Family Resiliency & Autism Resource Center
Summer 2008 Hours:
M-F 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
or by appointment (217-244-1395)
The Family Resiliency and Autism Resource Center is a place where families and professionals can obtain information, resources, and referrals to better understand and manage the challenges of family life. We offer:
- A browsing library with books, videos, and curriculum on family life and child/youth development
- Resource directories and materials to guide families to local resources
- Computers to access web-based resources
- Children's area with a variety of books and toys
- Educational programs for families
- Professional development workshops and training
The Autism Resource Center (part of The Autism Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) is located in the FRRC.
Educational Programs for families
- Workshops for kids
- Workshops for families
- Training for professionals
- More Fun with Sisters and Brothers
Web Resources for Champaign County Residents
- Promoting child and adolescent development
- Managing developmental disabilities
- Parenting, grandparenting, adoption, and foster care
- Managing work and family life
- Caring for ill and aging family members
- Building strong couple relationships
- Family health and well-being
- Strengthening family connections
- Community support for youth and families