PRC PATHWAYS

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Want to give back to your community? At the Parenting Resource Center, we have a Diaper Program and Basic Needs Pantry. Items can be dropped off at the Community Action Building at 105 1st St SE in Austin, MN. You can also drop off donations at the following locations in August: St. John’s Lutheran Church will be doing a Pantry Drive; Austin Congregational Church will be doing a Diaper Drive. Monetary donations can be sent to the Parenting Resource Center.

We are in need of clothing for our Clothes Closet as well. We accept sizes 3T-Youth XL. All items MUST BE laundered before donating. We will also accept NEW packages of under garments and socks. Donations can be dropped off at the CAB Building.

The Parenting Resource Center provides Parent Education through the Love and Logic Curriculums and Parents Forever (Divorce Education). You can call 507-437-8330 to discuss your options or to schedule an appointment or sessions with a Facilitator. All sessions are one on one with the Facilitator.

The Michael H. Seibel Family Visitation and Exchange Center provides services to families who are needing Supervised Visitation or Exchanges. You can call the Seibel Center at 507-434-7550 to speak with a staff member about your need for services and to make an appointment. Our staff are dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for all who utilize our services.

WELCOME CENTER

As summer winds down, our thoughts turn to crisp autumn days and the start of a new school year. We’re excited to share that, through the PRC’s Family Support Program, we’ll be providing School Supply Kits to help students in Mower County start the year off right.

The Welcome Center Team is here to support families who may benefit from this program. To sign up, please call us at 507-437-8330 or 507-434-2863.

On July 12, the Welcome Center was honored to co-host a celebration of South Sudan’s Independence Day (officially July 9) with South Sudan Women and Children’s Global Outreach. The event was a meaningful afternoon of connection with South Sudanese leaders, community members, and local government and civic leaders. It served as a powerful reminder that, for many, freedom comes at a great cost—and that safety and opportunity often require building a new life far from home.

We are proud to be a resource for newcomers seeking refuge and opportunity as they settle in the United States. We know that feeling a sense of belonging is vital when moving to a new community, and the Welcome Center is honored to be part of a city that understands and values the contributions immigrants bring to our local landscape.

Looking ahead, the City of Austin will be celebrating Welcoming Week, a global initiative rooted in the belief that we all thrive when everyone feels a sense of belonging. We’ve been working closely with community partners to plan a meaningful week of events.

Join us:
September 12 at the Cedar River Farmers Market to kick off Welcoming Week.

September 17 for “The Inviting Table” at the Community Action Building as we celebrate 25 Years of Stories and Service with Apex Austin.

PREVENTION

APAC

In July, the Austin Positive Action Coalition (APAC) helped the community celebrate summer by providing yard games for Southgate Elementary’s Summer School Celebration and at the community block party hosted by the Parenting Resource Center. At APAC’s monthly meeting, Allison J. Scott, the Community Health Educator and Public Information Officer (PIO) with Mower County Health and Human Services, who spoke and answered questions about her work in the community.

The next APAC meeting is scheduled for August 27th from 12 – 1 p.m. at the Community Action Building in Austin. There is also an online option available for those unable to attend in-person. We look forward to continuing our important discussions and initiatives to improve and strengthen prevention efforts within the community.

STAND

Our youth coalition members performed outreach and prevention education during the community block party and provided free face painting for children and their families to help celebrate! Also, STAND students (including a new member!) participated in an afternoon canoe excursion at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center. A big thank you to the APAC volunteers who made it a safe and fun experience.

If you’re interested in learning more or becoming a member of APAC or STAND, please reach out to us at dfc@prc-austinmn.org.