EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The El Paso Independent School District celebrated the opening of a new family resource hub that aims to connect families with basic needs and support services across the district\u2019s Franklin Feeder Pattern.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, district leaders, staff, and community members celebrated the opening of the Franklin Feeder Pattern Family Resource Center, also known as the Cougar Care Center, which will serve families throughout the Franklin Feeder Pattern. <\/p>\n
District officials said the center will offer services based on community needs, including food, hygiene, and clothing resources, English and citizenship classes, and other family supports.<\/p>\n
The new center is part of El Paso ISD\u2019s broader Community Schools initiative, which aims to connect students and families with resources intended to remove barriers to success. <\/p>\n
Speaking to KFOX14\/CBS4 on Thursday, Amanda Bowser, Franklin High School Principal, said she hopes the new center helps support families. <\/p>\n
“This is a support for our entire Franklin feeder pattern, all elementary, middle, and our high school for the community. Our goal is to provide the basic needs to our families and remove any barriers that they may have so that kids can come to school and families are supported.”<\/p>\n
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