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Our vision: Creating a compassionate community where all children and families have the opportunity to achieve academic and personal success. Our mission: Family Connection is a catalyst for change within families, schools, and the community. Through a team approach that includes families, the Easton Area School District, and community organizations, we improve academic performance, the quality of life, and the strength of our community. History: In 1998, community service providers and parents living on Easton’s southside formed Family Connection through an initiative sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Council and funded through the Family Services System Reform (FSSR) program. Over the next year, the group created a plan that outlines the actions the organization would take in community building and strengthening school and parent relationships. Through assistance from Shiloh Community Services and the Easton Area School District, this grassroots program grew to provide support services to families in three of Easton’s six elementary schools. Acting as a bridge builder, the Family Connection board and staff have since leveraged partnerships in which a variety of organizations join forces with schools to create an enriched range of activities, support and opportunities to enhance student learning, and stronger families and communities. Staff Jessica R. Dreistadt Executive Director (610) 829-5819 ext. 35075 Tiffany L. Theadford Finance and Administration Coordinator (610) 829-5819 ext. 35074 Lisa Bedoya Parents Who Care/Family Support Coordinator (610) 250-2551 ext. 24006 Mary Zehngut 21st Century Community Learning Center Coordinator (610) 250-2542 ext. 20023 Cathy Ziegenfuss Parent-Child Home Program Coordinator (610) 250-2542 ext. 20018 Cheri Albertson Family Support Specialist, Cheston Elementary School (610) 250-2542 ext. 20004 Dee Allen Family Support Specialist, Palmer Elementary School (610) 250-2521 ext. 23024 mailto:dreistadtj@eastonsd.org?subject=email%20subjectmailto:theadfordt@eastonsd.org?subject=email%20subjectmailto:bedoyal@eastonsd.org?subject=email%20subjectmailto:zehngutm@rcn.com?subject=email%20subjectmailto:ziegenfuc@eastonsd.org?subject=email%20subjectmailto:albertsonc@eastonsd.org?subject=email%20subjectmailto:allend@eastonsd.org?subject=email%20subjectshapeimage_18_link_0shapeimage_18_link_1shapeimage_18_link_2shapeimage_18_link_3shapeimage_18_link_4shapeimage_18_link_5shapeimage_18_link_6
Our mission: Family Connection is a catalyst for change within families, schools, and the community. Through a team approach that includes families, the Easton Area School District, and community organizations, we improve academic performance, the quality of life, and the strength of our community. family connection
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Board of Directors Pastor David Newman President Lynn Kutch Vice-President Patricia Hunter Secretary Tiffany L. Theadford Treasurer (non-board member) Joseph Evanowski Julie A. Bator Diane Evanowski Josie Galloway David Hightower Frank Kutch Nancy Marsac Tracy Piazza Greg Shoemaker family connection is a United Way agency Family Connection believes that the family provides the foundation for children’s personal and academic success. We provide support and assistance to families in Easton as they build on their strengths, maximize their parenting skills, enhance their relationships with teachers and other school staff, and get connected to resources in the community. We also educate and mentor children to encourage the development of their academic and social skills.