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Supporting all people in all stages of life

The relationship between stress and substance use is well-studied. Our goal is to decrease family stress and support them in making healthy decisions. Our family support infrastructure addresses needs at all stages of life from our baby panty to our Healthy Grandparent initiative.

Baby Pantry

The Baby Pantry is located in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church located at 200 Virginia Street, Beckley, WV. It is open to caregivers of children aged three years or younger on Mondays 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Thursdays 9:00am to 3:00pm. The baby pantry offers diapers, wipes, clothing, formula, baby food, feeding items, blankets, and larger items such as car seats, cribs, highchair and baby bathtub. Availability of larger items depends on donations from the community, we cannot guarantee the availability of any items.

Clothing Closet

Our clothing closet Is available to families during drop-in hours. Clothing availability is based on the generosity of our community donors.

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410 W. Main Street, Sophia, WV and open on Wednesdays 10:00am to 3:00pm

Hygiene and Household Supplies

Families who are in need of hygiene items may come to the Centers during drop-in hours to access the hygiene closet.

  • Deodorant

  • Body wash

  • Feminine products

  • Hair grooming products

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Lotion

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  • Household items may be available for families who are moving into a home with limited belongings.

  • Basic cleaning supplies for households during center drop-in hours.

Family Education

Raleigh County United for Prevention offers life skills, training, and support groups to families to provide them with a support network and tools. Training may be provided in a group or one-on-one as staff and volunteers are available at the Family Support Center on Antonio Avenue.

  • Parenting Skills

  • Positive discipline strategies

  • Building financial stability

  • Nutrition and cooking skills

  • Securing important personal documents (social security cards, birth certificate, identification cards, copies of relevant court orders etc.)

  • Grandparents raising grandchildren

  • Fundamental computer literacy

Other trainings and classes may be provided to families upon request. RCFSC works with partners throughout the community to provide recommendations and referrals to other agencies providing education services. To receive more information, please contact rcfsc@rcfsc.org or call/text (681) 539-0370.

Healthy Grandfamilies

Healthy Grandfamilies is a free initiative in partnership with West Virginia State University to provide information and resources to grandparents who are raising one or more grandchildren. Designed to provide education on an array of topics and to provide needed follow-up services, Healthy Grandfamilies sessions are taught by volunteer professionals and paraprofessionals that are knowledgeable of each topic. Follow our Facebook Page for the next scheduled training.

Each session provides valuable resources along with childcare for attendees and refreshments. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion, and follow-up services with a social worker.

Blessing Box

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