Family Resource Centers/Youth Services Centers were mandated by law as part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act in response to changing needs of children and their families. These school-based centers provide services to maintain basic necessities for children and their families, enhancing the children's health and their ability to learn. This article describes how centers are developed, funded, staffed, governed, and evaluated as well as what services they provide.
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