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Family Friendly Computer

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The Family Friendly Computer Program

Donate Your Computer!

We are seeking Pentium III or higher PCs and laptops for our computer loan program! For our hardware and software needs, click here.

Get a Computer for Your Paterson Public School Child!

The Family Friendly Computer Project places recycled computers in the homes of Paterson Public School families to boost family literacy and enhance family learning opportunities. To get a computer, you must take a 6 hour training in trouble shooting, set up and basic applications.

To sign up for our 2 library sites, go to the Paterson Free Public Library, 250 Broadway, ask for Valarie. To find out about our other community partners, call Anna Villalongo at (973) 881-8914.

Be a Training Site!

All Paterson Public Schools, Paterson charter schools, faith based and community based organizations who serve Paterson Public School families are eligible to participate. PEF recruits community members to provide technical assistance including mentoring.
Click here for an RFP to become a Family Friendly workshop site.

Project Results:

Parents and children have increased awareness of computers as learning tools
Parents serve as role models and life long learners
Students pursue independent learning projects
Parents and children attain higher literacy levels
Parents purchase computers

In 2006 PEF placed 630 computers in Paterson homes. Total placements to date over 6,800.

Equipment and Software Needs

We need additional computers, preferably Pentium III or higher. We also need modems, CD drives, sound cards, as not all donations come in operating condition. For PC's: operating systems, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, desktop publishing for parent newsletters; communications software; desktop utilities, anti virus, any educational titles. Also books: any DUMMIES title, workbooks, step by step, picture guides, etc.

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