Family Resource Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Family Resource Center provides supportive services to individuals, families and seniors. Some assistance is based on predetermined guidelines and availability of services.
Located downstairs in Building F (adjacent to the Skate Park)
Phone: 619.269.1430
Fax: 619.255.3238
Family Resource Center e-mail: sdkroc.frc@usw.salvationarmy.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 5:30pm
The following FREE classes are not limited to the Kroc Center’s Service Area and are available to the general public. Additional eligibility guidelines may apply. Click the links below to view the class flyers.
· Parenting
· Financial Management
· Nutrition
· English as a Second Language
· Unemployment Support
· Women’s Empowerment
Please refer to the Arts and Education Schedule for current information on dates, times, and locations and/or phone 619.269.1430 or e-mail to: sdkroc.frc@usw.salvationarmy.org to sign up for classes.
CASE MANAGEMENT:
Effective September 1st, 2011, all Family Resource Center (FRC) services are provided through supportive and strengths-based case management. Applicants for services will meet with FRC Associates for a comprehensive assessment to build upon strengths and assets and assist with meeting identified areas of need.
Walk-in hours for new clients to meet with a case manager are as follows:
Mondays: 10am - 11am, 2pm - 4:30pm
Tuesdays - Fridays: 9am - 11am, 2pm - 4:30pm
Membership and Program Scholarships:
Individuals, families, and seniors who require financial assistance for Kroc Center membership or fees for youth camps and/or group classes may apply for a discount. Discounts are based on a sliding scale, taking into consideration household size** and income. Eligibility for this program is based on address verification within the Kroc Center’s Service Area.*
Pick up an application packet at any Guest Service Desk, phone 619.269.1430 or e-mail to: sdkroc.frc@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information. Once your application is received, an FRC Associate will contact you to set up an appointment to discuss your scholarship.
Emergency Services:
Individuals, families, and seniors residing within the Kroc Center’s Service Area* that find themselves in emergency situations may request assistance in the form of:
· Food Boxes
· Clothing Vouchers and Children’s Pajamas
· Baby Items
· Household Items
· Bus Passes
· Personal Hygiene Items
· Domestic Phone Cards
Eligibility guidelines apply. Services may have limited availability. Please phone 619.269.1430 or e-mail to: sdkroc.frc@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information.
Comprehensive Services:
The following FREE services are available to clients of the Family Resource Center.
· Food Stamp Pre-Screening & Application Assistance
· Developmental and Health Screenings Assistance
- Enrolling in SDG&E’s “Neighbor-to Neighbor Energy Assistance Program”
- Information and Referrals
Counseling Services:
Supportive Counseling services are offered by social workers within the Family Resource Center to individuals, couples, and families. Counselors consist of Associate Clinical Social Workers supervised by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Master’s-level Social Work Interns from local Universities. Counseling services are limited in availability and may have a waitlist.
If you are in crisis and need to speak with someone immediately, please contact the Access and Crisis Hotline (24 Hours a day/7 Days a week) at 1-800-479-3339. If you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Christmas Toy and Joy Program:
Each Christmas, The Salvation Army Kroc Center serves needy families within the Kroc Center’s Service Area*. Our mission is to spread the hope and joy of the season by providing food to families and new toys to children age 12 and under. An interest list begins in early October. Inquiries made prior to that time cannot be accepted.
*Kroc Center’s Service Area:
91941, 91942, 91943, 91944, 91945, 91946, 92105, 92115, 92119, 92120, 92182
** A household is defined as ALL individuals residing within the home, including non-family members.
If you need assistance and you do not reside within our service area, please refer to the list below to locate your designated Salvation Army Corps:
Chula Vista Corps 648 – 3rd Avenue, Chula Vista 91910 619-422-7027
92114, 91902, 91908, 91909, 91910, 91911, 91912, 91913, 91914, 91915, 91921, 91932, 91950, 91951, 92114, 92118, 92135, 92136, 92139, 92154, 92155, 92173, 92178
El Cajon Corps 1011 E. Main Street, El Cajon 92021 619-440-4683
91935, 91901, 91903, 91976, 91962, 91977, 91978, 91979, 92019, 92020, 92021, 92022, 92040, 92071, 92072, 92090
Escondido Corps 1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido 92026 760-745-8616
92003, 92018, 92025, 92026, 92027, 92028, 92029, 92030, 92033, 92046, 92060, 92064, 92069, 92078, 92079, 92081, 92082, 92096, 92127, 92128
Oceanside Corps 3935 Lake Blvd., Oceanside 92056 760-631-8212
92003, 92007, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92023, 92024, 92028, 92049, 92051, 92054, 92055, 92056, 92057, 92058, 92075, 92081, 92083, 92084, 92085, 92088
San Diego Centre City 875 – 7th Ave., San Diego 92101 619-699-2200
92101, 92102, 92103, 92104, 92106, 92107, 92108, 92110, 92112, 92113, 92116, 92132, 92133, 92140, 92152
San Diego Citadel Corps 4170 Balboa Ave, San Diego 92117 858-483-1831
92014, 92037, 92038, 92093, 92109, 92111, 92129, 92161, 92117, 92121, 92122, 92123, 92124, 92126, 92129, 92130, 92131, 92145