Bath Area Family Resource Center

The BAFRC is part of the Community based Resilient  Children and Families  program Under ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc..  It works closely with The Bath Central School District and other community groups. 

The Bath Area Family Resource Center is a school based welcoming hub of support and services for families that is responsive to community needs and interest. It provides support for families  at no cost for participants. 

BAFRC’s mission is: To build stronger families and communities in the Bath area by providing information, education, and support in an empowering environment.

The BAFRC envisions: A community where all children and families are strong and thriving.

The BAFRC is located in the Vernon E. Wightman Primary School

(Go North on Maple Heights. Turn right on the street after Circle Drive. You will see a blue sign "Family Resource Center". Turn left into the large parking lot. Enter through the doors by the playground).

The BAFRC provides:     

  1. A drop-in center.  Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome to

             drop-in WITH their child and play with the toys and activities provided.

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 All safety and sanitation procedures are followed. 

  1. Special programming.  Classes, workshops, and family activities are offered

    on topics relating to parenting including, but not limited to, discipline,

    conflict resolution, internet safety, sign language for babies, bullying, nutrition,

    and preparing children for school. Building resilencly  classes for families are also available. 

 *****Please click on the link at the right for our monthly calendars.*****

If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact:

Kerry Stermole 

BAFRC Coordinator

607-622-1068

607-382-8873

stermolek@proactioninc.org 

Kerry Stermole – Coordinator

Bath Area Family Resource Center

Kerry Stermole has been the Coordinator for the BAFRC since June 2020 but has been part of the Bath Area Family Resource Center since 2007. First as a parent, then as a ProAction staff member.  Kerry started working at ProAction as an Early Head Start Home Visitor in 2016 .During her time as a coordinator, Kerry has facilitated a variety of parenting education and resilience building classes. She continues to offer support to the community and families by offering community cafes, parent craft nights, and a support group for parents and caregivers raising children with special needs. " Helping others and working with children has been a passion of mine." 

Together with her husband, Kerry has three  teenage children.  “There is no greater joy than to be a mom and a grandma!” Kerry said. “As their children’s first teachers, parents need to know how important their role is in shaping and molding their little ones. Children need to know that they are valued and loved."