About

Families Forward Resource Center

Families Forward Resource Center is a non-profit community service center offering wrap-around services aimed at strengthening families and communities in northeast metro Denver and Aurora. We are dedicated to providing a wide range of support and resources to help families move forward and thrive!

Mission

To enrich entire families through partnerships and services that create a safe, healthy, and connected community.

Vision

Safe, healthy and prosperous communities in northeast Denver and north Aurora.

Values

Thriving Families & Communities

Integrity

Shared Power

Collaboration

Self-Empowerment

Meet the

Executive Director

Shawn Taylor

Shawn M Taylor is the Executive Director of Families Forward Resource Center (FFRC), responsible for coordinating and managing agency projects aimed at reducing infant and maternal mortality among African American/Black and Brown families. With over 28 years of experience serving children and families, she also advocates for resources in her church and is involved in the Deaconess Ministry. Shawn is passionate and dedicated to enriching families' lives through partnerships and services that foster a safe and connected community.

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Families Forward Resource Center is powered by a dedicated team with over 20 years of combined experience, including certified doulas, lactation specialists, and caregivers deeply rooted in the community. Our full-time staff and committed board of directors bring their unique expertise and passion to our mission of building stronger communities through strong families.