THE MISSION OF THE UAFSC IS TO STRENGTHEN UTAH FAMILIES ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME BY SUPPORTING PARENTS, PROTECTING CHILDREN, AND PRESERVING FAMILIES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, EACH FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER PROVIDES ITS CLIENTS WITH A 24-HOUR CRISIS & RESPITE NURSERY, A 24-HOUR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE, AND A PARENTING AND YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM. BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICULAR COMMUNITY IT SERVES, EACH AGENCY LIKEWISE OFFERS ADDITIONAL SERVICES, RANGING FROM ON-SITE THERAPISTS, LENDING LIBRARIES, AND IN-HOME PARENTING SUPPORT.