""When we started to look for resources for our family, they weren't there, they were extremely hard to find or too expensive," Morris said."
""We thought to get parents together in person, not for a marketing-type event where things are pushed on you, but to meet a real need with free supplies and putting providers in front of families so they have a one-stop shop.""
""I'm new over here and I have a job to do as well. I didn't know about anything like swim classes for my kid or postpartum groups I would need in the future.""
Shanon Morris, a master's student, faced challenges finding local family resources after becoming pregnant. This inspired her and her partner to organize a family resources fair in Ithaca, distributing $62,000 in supplies to 180 families. The event aimed to connect parents with essential resources in a supportive environment. Attendees expressed the difficulty of locating services, highlighting the fair's importance in addressing these needs and providing a one-stop shop for families seeking support.
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