Family Resource and Youth Services

Josh Payne, Youth Services Director, and Catherine Jean-Baptiste, Family Resource Director.

FRYSC Offices

BCS Family Resource Center
Bardstown Elementary
Catherine Jean Baptiste
502-331-8808


BCS Youth Service Center
Bardstown High
Josh Payne
502-331-8889

Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs) help BCS families solve problems and overcome barriers to learning. Our Family Resource Center (FRC) serves Bardstown Early Childhood, Primary and Elementary. Our Youth Services Center (YSC) serves Bardstown Middle and High school. Overall, BCS has 2 centers serving our 5 schools. Both centers work with local agencies and businesses to  offer their own blend of programs and services, but each center provides support in core areas.

Our Family Resource and Youth Service Centers do so much to help the students and families of Bardstown City Schools. Below are just some of the things they do!

The Bardstown Family Resource Center provides programs, referrals and services in the following areas:
  • Referrals to Preschool for children age 2-3 and child care for children age 4 – 12 when school is not in session
  • Referrals to community partners for new and expectant parents as well as “Welcome to the World“ packets for new babies in the district including information regarding ages and stages, immunizations and early literacy skills
  • Referrals to community partners who will assist families in securing health care including mental, vision, dental, general medical needs, food, housing and utilities.
  • Assistance with school uniforms, school supplies and Friday Food Bags
  • Collaborate with schools on special events like Fall Family Fun Night, Math and  Literacy Nights, Memories with Mom, Kindergarten Kick Off and more.
  • Transition Camp for incoming 3rd grade students
  • Girls Club for 5th grade girls addressing self-discovery, positive body image, making good choices, communication, understanding emotions, healthy friendships, self-esteem, dealing with difficult issues, reaching out and self-identity
  • Social Emotional Learning programming

The Bardstown Youth Services Center provides programs, referrals and services in the following areas:

  • Child and academic development
  • Career exploration development including employment counseling, training, job-shadowing programs and even adult education.
  • Mental-health counseling and social services
  • Substance abuse education and prevention
  • Family crisis and  mental health counseling as well as parenting-support groups.

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