Allen County Family Resource Center

 
 
 

Kids don’t come with instruction manuals. The Allen County Family Resource Center is here to help.

The Allen County Family Resource Center exists to support families and provide a community-centered location for parents to access resources, encouragement, and physical support.

With a special emphasis on early childhood development supported through funding from Early Learning Indiana, the Family Resource Center offers support and resources for developmental concerns, home safety activities, bonding activities for parent and child, and so much more. Families can stop by for free developmental screenings of their young children and be connected to solutions and resources to meet their family’s needs. 

Reach out today to learn more or create a plan for your family!

 
 

Come visit us at our office or contact us today:

5100 Gaywood Drive, Door #5

Fort Wayne, IN 46806

260-204-3820

Office Hours (Beginning Week of 10/14):

Monday - By Appointment Only

Tuesday - 11 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday - 11 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday - 11 am - 5:30 pm

Friday - By Appointment Only

 
 

The Allen County Family Resource Center is here to help.

The Allen County Family Resource Center is designed to strengthen families, develop goals and keep families safe by being a place for them to go to receive concrete supports, connections to resources, help track childhood developments and other needed services. The FRC is designed to meet the specific needs of Allen County families by working with them to problem solve and meet their needs by tapping into our network of resources and partners.

 
 

At the Allen County Family Resource Center you can expect services such as:

  • Car Seat Assistance

  • Resource Help for Housing, Childcare and more

  • Prenatal Support + Incentives

  • Preschool Prep & Infant Questionnaires

  • Laptop Access for Community Needs

  • Community and Family Events

  • Help Accessing Necessities like:

    • Diapers

    • Hygiene Products

    • Bus Passes

    • and more

 

Each infant and child grows and develops differently. It is important for parents to know their child’s strengths and weaknesses to make sure they are reaching important milestones. The Allen County Family Resource Center understands this and offers free questionnaires to help identify your child’s needs.

  • Questionnaires are completely free.

  • Questionnaires can be done for children ages 5 and under.

  • Questionnaires help identify progress and delays in a child.

  • After questionnaires, pediatric referrals are made, if necessary.

  • The Allen County Family Resource Center can assist in developing the gross and fine motor skills of children through play.

Whether it’s needing someone to help you through a child’s behavioral issues, connect you to community resources, or navigate solutions for household challenges - Community Partners is here to help you.

At the Allen County Family Resource Center, you can get a referral to Community Partners and help find solutions to whatever you are facing.

You can learn more about Community Partners by clicking here.

Parents often need encouragement and support as they navigate the early stages of their child’s life. In Healthy Families, a home visitor works with families to help their children develop in a healthy manner.

Through the Allen County Family Resource Center, families who are either in their third trimester of pregnancy or have a baby under three months old can get enrolled in Healthy Families to help ensure your baby is growing healthy and happy.

You can learn more about Healthy Families by clicking here.

 

Safe Sleep Class

Every parent wants to do what they can to help give their child a safe and healthy childhood. Practicing Safe Sleep can help give you peace of mind and help set your baby up for success.

SCAN, alongside our partners at Parkview Health, are preparing to offer Safe Sleep classes to new parents, expectant parents, or caregivers of infants to help them learn techniques to ensure their baby is sleeping safely at the Allen County Family Resource Center.

Classes are currently being offered on the first Monday of each month. Parents or expectant parents interested in learning about the program should call Parkview Community Nursing at 260-266-2472.

When: First Monday of Each Month

Location: Allen County Family Resource Center, 5100 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 - Door 5

 
 

Diapers & Questionnaires Event

Help set your child up for success! Join us for our Diapers and Questionnaires Events where we’ll be providing free Preschool Prep and Infant Questionnaires to help you track your child’s development. Participants in the Questionnaires can receive free diapers and wipes, plus be entered into a raffle to receive a free car seat.

Dates: November 11, November 15, November 18, and November 22

Time: 10 AM - 5 PM

Reserve A Time In Advance: Call 260-204-3820

Location: Allen County Family Resource Center, 5100 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 - Door 5