Church opens resource center for single parents
NORWICH – Being a parent is no easy job. Being a single parent is even harder. One local church recognized the struggles many these parents face and decided to offer services to inform single parents about the various programs designed with them in mind.
First Baptist Church members in Norwich set up a committee to organize an office that would be informative for single parents. By investing time to work with non-profit organizations such as the Department of Social Services and Opportunities For Chenango, the idea to open a single parent center was born.
It took nine months to get the program organized, and Reverend Susan Polizzi explained it was time well spent. An open house took place April 30 to gather together the various programs that are included with the parish’s center called “Caring Options.”
Since the grand opening a week ago, Polizzi says they have already seen an interest in their services.
“Our office is open to both single mothers and fathers. The information is free and designed to get single parents informative material to help them and their children,” said Polizzi.
The office is set up in the church located in West Side Park next to the old Sheriff’s Department and designed to meet the needs of their clients. A play area is set up for children, and a private sitting room full of brochures and pamphlets as well as other materials has a back exit for parents who would like their privacy.
The office is currently maintained by church members and with the support of the community and various organizations. Hours of operation are for now on Mondays. The first and third Monday of the month, they are open from 3 to 5 p.m., and the second and fourth Mondays the office hours are from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Polizzi says the members of the church have established what they want for the center and hope to expand further in the future.
Polizzi says she hopes members of the community will take part in their services and take advantage of the programs offered throughout the county. “These programs are out there, but some people do not realize they qualify for the help they deserve,” she said. For more information call the church at 336-2509.
First Baptist Church members in Norwich set up a committee to organize an office that would be informative for single parents. By investing time to work with non-profit organizations such as the Department of Social Services and Opportunities For Chenango, the idea to open a single parent center was born.
It took nine months to get the program organized, and Reverend Susan Polizzi explained it was time well spent. An open house took place April 30 to gather together the various programs that are included with the parish’s center called “Caring Options.”
Since the grand opening a week ago, Polizzi says they have already seen an interest in their services.
“Our office is open to both single mothers and fathers. The information is free and designed to get single parents informative material to help them and their children,” said Polizzi.
The office is set up in the church located in West Side Park next to the old Sheriff’s Department and designed to meet the needs of their clients. A play area is set up for children, and a private sitting room full of brochures and pamphlets as well as other materials has a back exit for parents who would like their privacy.
The office is currently maintained by church members and with the support of the community and various organizations. Hours of operation are for now on Mondays. The first and third Monday of the month, they are open from 3 to 5 p.m., and the second and fourth Mondays the office hours are from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Polizzi says the members of the church have established what they want for the center and hope to expand further in the future.
Polizzi says she hopes members of the community will take part in their services and take advantage of the programs offered throughout the county. “These programs are out there, but some people do not realize they qualify for the help they deserve,” she said. For more information call the church at 336-2509.
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