Family Resource Schools (FRS) is a joint partnership between the city of Boulder and the Boulder Valley School District to support families capacity to raise healthy, well-functioning, and successful elementary-aged children. The broad array of prevention and early intervention services are developed and delivered according to the unique needs of families in each school community. The program especially emphasizes outreach to traditionally underserved populations to increase access to basic services and involvement in school.

The essential framework of FRS is to:

• Promote family self-sufficiency
• Remove barriers to successful education 
• Build on family strengths
• Enhance academic opportunities at the school

There are five elementary schools served by FRS.

Family Resource Schools services include:

• Case Management and Follow-up Services
• Counseling: Individual and Group
• Links with Service Providers
• Prevention/Intervention
• Parent Development Classes
• Neighborhood Outreach
• Coordination of Special Events

Other services vary among FRS Schools and can include:

• Dental, Medical, and Optical Care
• Before & After School Child Care
• After School Enrichment Classes
• Volunteer Coordination
• Academic Tutoring
• Transportation Assistance

For further information on the city of Boulder's Family Resource Schools Program, please call Children, Youth and Families at (303) 441-3344 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .