Fox Valley Family Resource Center announces October opening date
First 5 Family Resource Center nears fundraising goal as October opening approaches
First 5 Fox Valley resource center reaches 90% funding milestone months from opening
Construction begins on First 5 Fox Valley Family Resource Center
Former Trout Museum building in Appleton to become Fox Valley Family Resource Center
Strengthening Families Month in the Fox Valley encourages health and safety for children
Old Trout building soon to become a state-of-the-art family resource center
First 5 Fox Valley provides update on Family Resource Center progression ahead of 2026 transformation
First 5 Fox Valley resource center reaches 90% funding milestone months from opening
First 5 Fox Valley to open resource center in old Appleton Trout Museum of Art
First 5 Fox Valley unveils plans for new family center in former Trout Museum space
Hard Hats and Hearts Required August 27, 2026 | Family Resource Center, News https://firstfivefoxvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/F5FV_MediaTourDay.mp4 Hard hats were required as First 5 Fox Valley welcomed members of the media inside the future Family Resource Center for a behind-the-scenes look at just how far this five-story transformation has come. But hard hats
Family Resource Centers can look different from community to community. In many places, the “center” is wherever family programming, resources and connections are happening. The First 5 Fox Valley Family Resource Center’s model is intentionally a little different. We are creating a permanent, welcoming place that brings together space, programs,
Stress is a normal part of childhood. A new caregiver, a change in routine, frustration or learning something new can all activate a child’s stress response. But sometimes stress comes from something much bigger. For families across our community, the recent tornado is a very real example. Even when a
Above photo: Kayla McNamara of Hope & Help Together spoke about the power of partnership within the Family Resource Center. Every great community story begins with a few people who believe something better is possible. But the best stories are never finished by just a few—they become the story of
On April 17, we were honored to welcome community leaders, partners, supporters, and advocates to the future home of the Family Resource Center for a special press conference recognizing Stronger Families Month. Held on the atrium patio overlooking the progress of the Family Resource Center, the event celebrated a shared
We’re thrilled to share that First 5 Fox Valley was recently featured on the Appleton Engaged Podcast! In this episode, you’ll hear the story of how our organization grew from its early 2000s beginnings in home visitation and interventions into what it is today—a trusted hub where families with young
Considering the Impact of a Community-Based Doula in the Fox Valley What is a community-based doula? A community-based doula is a professionally trained doula who delivers culturally sensitive doula services to underserved communities at no cost to the birthing individual. During the perinatal stages of pregnancy, a community-based doula offers nonmedical
On March 24, we had the privilege of joining Hayley Tenpas on WHBY’s Focus Fox Valley to talk about the mission and impact of First 5 Fox Valley. If you missed it, you can catch the interview here to hear from Board Chair Nancy Jones and Parent Steering Committee member