Since 1994, our Family Resource Center (FRC) has served two area elementary schools: Sandersville (formerly Linlee) and Meadowthorpe. The FRC provides a variety of programs and services to enhance student success. All children enrolled in these schools and their families can use the FRC.

Services include:

• Limited assistance with basic needs and community referrals
• God's Pantry Food Bank referrals, cleaning supplies, school supplies, eye exams, health and dental needs, GED programs, holiday programs, clothing, weekend backpack food, crisis needs, child-care referrals
• Family storytimes/family nights
• Fun events that include activities like dinner, reading, fitness, and crafts
• Family lunch days scheduled by grade level and grandparent lunches in the fall
• Monthly support group for family members raising relatives' children
• Student programs such as academic recognition, girls mentoring, after-school clubs, community service
• Pre-school, after-school, and summer programs
• Babysitter course with training for fifth graders
• Parent/child classes
• Assistance for children with incarcerated parents
• And much, much more -- just ask! 
  
  

FRC Advisory Council

The Meadowthorpe FRC Advisory Council meets five times during the school year to oversee services and programs. The council is composed of parents/guardians, school staff, and community representatives. All meetings are open to the public on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

• Sept. 11, 2019 — at Sandersville
• Nov. 6, 2019 — at Meadowthorpe
• Jan. 8, 2020 — at Sandersville
• March 4, 2020 — at Meadowthorpe
• May 6, 2020 — at Sandersville