Neighborhood Centers for Families (NCF) are made up of nonprofit organizations, government agencies,
churches and civic
groups. These organizations work together to provide intergenerational programs, services and activities
that address
the needs of the entire family, from the youngest to the most mature. Each NCF is uniquely designed to
address the needs
of its surrounding community, and offers flexible hours of service in a family-friendly and accessible
location. One
primary method used to ensure the services provided accurately address each community’s needs is through
Community
Advisory Committees, where residents are actually involved in identifying and planning the programs and
services offered at their centers.
NCFs are one-stop centers that provide residents with a multitude of valuable services within
their communities. The NCF collaborative model is outcome-based and demonstrates the impact each
program has on the residents served.
Types of Services an NCF Offers
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Health & Nursing Services
- Tutoring
- Parent Education
- Alternative to School Suspension
- Employability Skills & Job Fairs
- After School & Summer Youth Programs
- Senior Activities
- Recreation and Community Events
- 4C Child Care Referrals
- And much more