Resource Center for Parents and Children – Fairbanks, Alaska

OUR MISSION: The Resource Center Parents and Children (RCPC) has grown in size, strength, and commitment since 1973, when it was started by a small group of concerned Fairbanks citizens who met as the Fairbanks Child Protection Task Force (FCPTF) to discuss the problems of child abuse and neglect in the Fairbanks community.

Over the years our programs and services have varied; however, all have focused on the same mission. The prevention of child abuse and neglect begins with strengthening the family structure, helping parents with parenting skills, and providing a safe place for parents to share and deal with parenting issues. The Resource Center for Parents and Children has been successful due to quality staff, programs and countless volunteers and social service agency partners. To all that have shared in our agency’s history, thank you.

More about RCPC

Kids don't come with instructions, which is why RCPC offers parenting education classes, groups, workshops, and both local and national resources for the entire community.

For parents and caregivers who are looking for ways of expanding their parenting knowledge and for those who want to share their insights on parenting, our community-based education options are a great fit. RCPC offers parenting classes and a variety of groups in an effort to help you connect with other parents and provides classes to assist you in learning healthy skills for becoming a strong family. Our parent educators also offer one-to-one sessions for those who want an alternative to a group environment. Learn more about our Family Education Services

RCPC Who We Are

Mother and Daughter share a loving experience

For parents and caregivers who are looking for ways of expanding their parenting knowledge and for those who want to share their insights on parenting, our community-based education options are a great fit.

RCPC offers parenting classes and a variety of groups in an effort to help you connect with other parents and provides classes to assist you in learning healthy skills for becoming a strong family. Our parent educators also offer one-to-one sessions for those who want an alternative to a group environment. Please click on the following links for more information on our group and class offerings.

Prenatal Program Classes Groups Nurturing Fathers Program Instant Chef Program

Please contact Anna Maguire, Parent Coach, at 456-9002 for more information.

slings

What: Sling it Forward is a free program that loans out baby carriers and slings for moms to try out for up to 60 days Free of charge.

Who can borrow: Anyone in the Fairbanks community can borrow a sling or baby carrier for up to 60 days.

When: If you are a WIC client we offer a once a month “Hands Free nursing class”. The class is held the 4th Saturday of each month @ 10am at the WIC office.

Carriers available! We have a wide assortment of baby carriers available for loan. Please stop in or call to see what's available. Choices can include: Mobys, mei teis, buckle carriers, ring slings, woven wraps and many more!

Visit the local Facebook Group, Babywearing Walkalong of Fairbanks, Alaska To make a donation online, click here, or mail or drop off to: Jennifer Willeford, RCPC WIC IBCLC, Breastfeeding Coordinator 726 26th Ave. Suite 2 Fairbanks, AK 99701 Office: 907-456-9054 Email: jwilleford@rcpcfairbanks.org

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

In 1995, Dolly Parton launched an exciting new effort, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, to benefit the children of her home county in East Tennessee, USA. Dolly's vision was to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families by providing them with the gift of a specially selected book each month. By mailing high quality, age-appropriate books directly to their homes, she wanted children to be excited about books and to feel the magic that books can create. Moreover, she could insure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income. Visit the Imagination Library

RCPC Resources

Community Resources
April 25, 2016
We have a great in-office resource: our bulletin boards! Now that information is available to you here on our community resources page. Check back often for the latest happenings around town for everyone in the family. Below are additional resources: Community Education Classes: Workshops and classes are designed to provide information, support
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Ma Poole Lending Library
April 25, 2016
Another great resource at RCPC is a lending library of up-to-date and time-tested parenting information including books, videos, and articles about a variety of parenting topics. Looking for ideas for a fun birthday party? How about developmental information about four-year-olds? Is sibling rivalry a real challenge in your family? The
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Breastfeeding Information
April 23, 2016
Breastfeeding, the Best Choice Good nutrition is important throughout our lives. It is especially important during infancy and childhood because of its effect on growth and development. Breast milk is good nutrition. It protects your baby from illness and infection and promotes his brain development. Many of the important ingredients
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About RCPC

The Resource Center for Parents and Children (RCPC) has grown in size, strength, and commitment since 1973, when it was started by a small group of concerned Fairbanks citizens who met as the Fairbanks Child Protection Task Force (FCPTF) to discuss the problems of child abuse and neglect in the Fairbanks community.

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