ESCAPE
Founded in 1983 by local Exchange Clubs, the ESCAPE
Family Resource Center works to prevent child abuse and neglect in Fort Bend County and
the Houston area. Last year, about 3,500 parents and children learned
how to live together safely and supportively through ESCAPE programs.
ESCAPE programs are unique for being:
- Family Focused - They address the needs of both parents
and children.
- Convenient to Families – Taking place in neighborhoods
where the need is greatest.
- Collaborative - Presented in partnership with other
service agencies that serve vulnerable families.
Sugar Land Exchangites help the center with donations of cash and volunteers
to help run programs. They are the primary source for Parent Aides to
help Fort Bend families.
Parent Aide Program
Professionally trained club members help parents learn to build their
self-confidence, self-esteem and improve their coping skills. Parents
benefit by understanding the developmental needs of their children better,
while learning how to manage their home environment more effectively.
The long-term supportive relationship, which develops between the parent
aide and family, helps to break the cycle of abuse.
Teacher Aides
Club members act as aides for the classroom based training programs
given to parents and children. Most programs occur in evening based two
hour
sessions and range from two to seven sessions.
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