Since its launch, the Collective initially partnered with 14 Family and Youth Success Program providers to pilot the integration of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. These early partnerships laid the foundation for a shared statewide approach to consistent, high-quality family support and demonstrated the power of uniting diverse programs under common principles.

Building on this foundation, the Collective expanded in 2021 to focus on Family Resource Centers (FRCs)—now at the heart of its efforts. Today’s FRCs serve as welcoming, community-based hubs where families can access a range of supports, including parenting and child development resources, concrete assistance, education and workforce connections, and opportunities to build peer relationships and leadership skills.

The current focus of the Collective is to strengthen and scale these FRCs, ensuring they are rooted in their communities, responsive to local needs, and aligned with the Standards to deliver consistent, culturally responsive, and family-centered services. By centering the work on FRCs, the Collective is helping to create trusted, prevention-focused spaces that reduce barriers, foster resilience, and empower families to thrive.