Michael B. Christensen Community & Family Support Center (CFSC)

An Exchange Parent Aide Program

The Michael B. Christensen Community and Family Support Center teaches parents skills and information to raise a stable family. The center seeks to reduce child abuse and neglect by helping families develop the necessary social supports and coping skills that may be lacking.

The Community and Family Support Center is AAA-ranked by the National Exchange Club’s Child Abuse Prevention Services. It is one of 67 programs in a nationwide network of Exchange Parent Aides, who are trained to assist parents under stress and whose children are at risk of abuse or neglect.

Our Goals

Increasing parental and child resiliency
Helping develop a network and concrete support system available when needed
Developing of effective parenting skills
Helping parents understand child development
Developing social and emotional competency in all family members
Increasing effective decision-making skills

Our Services

Strength-based family education
Financial literacy
Parent education classes
Parent Aide Program
Supervised visitation center
Healthy relationships
Home visits
Referral to other GLCAC programs and other resources

Program Funders

The Michael B. Christensen Community and Family Support Center is proud to partner with the Exchange Clubs of the Merrimack Valley and across Massachusetts, as well as the National Exchange Club.

In addition, this program receives funding from the Mass. Dept. of Children & Family Services

Exchange Club Supporters