​​​​FRYSC CORPS is an AmeriCorps program partnering with the Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers to help students who struggle to read well and support FRYSCs.

The federal AmeriCorps agency funds FRYSC Corps through a grant through Serve Kentucky that provides a living allowance, health benefits and training for individuals to act as reading tutors at host FRYSCs throughout districts in targe​ted Kentucky counties. This grant also allows school districts to engage high school students in service to families, schools and communities.

FRYSC Corps members are AmeriCorps members who commit to a term of service that may last up to two years. They serve under the supervision of FRYSC coordinators in cooperation with principals and teachers. Full-time members provide individual and small-group reading tutoring for students identified as at risk for academic failure. Members support school reading efforts to give struggling students the tools necessary to achieve success while in school and beyond. Minimum-time members are high school students who address food insecurity in their communities while gaining valuable work experience as they support FRYSC programs.

FRYSC Corps members are in a unique position to contribute service to FRYSC core components because they are in centers and work directly with students.

FRYSC Corps Mission Statement

FRYSC Corps is an AmeriCorps project whose members are committed to serving Kentucky children in partnership with caring families, supportive schools and resource centers, active communities and dedicated volunteers to provide literacy-rich opportunities to help K-12 students improve their reading skills and life-long opportunities.

FRYSC Corps Quick Facts

If you are interested in requesting and/or would like to continue a partnership with the FRYSC Corps Literacy Tutors program for 2024-2025 please use the link below: 

FRYSC Corps Literacy Partner Request FORM