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!

Family hugging. Family Resource Center Allen County.
 
 

Come visit us at our office or contact us today:

5100 Gaywood Drive, Door #5

Fort Wayne, IN 46806

260-204-3820

Walk-In Hours:

Monday - By Appointment Only

Tuesday - 10 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday - 10 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday - 10 am - 4:30 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

 
Preschool Prep & Infant Questionnaire - Dad helping child stack blocks.

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.

Community Partners - Parents giving children piggyback rides.

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.

Healthy Families - Mother kissing baby on their cheek.

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.

Upcoming Events

 

Preschool Prep & Infant Questionnaire

Help set your child up for success. The Allen County Family Resource Center is hosting a Preschool Prep and Infant Questionnaires Week from April 14-18 to help monitor your child's development and help make sure they are meeting key milestones.

Complete a questionnaire during that week and receive a hygiene package, diapers or safety item. Call or text us at 260-204-3820 to schedule your questionnaire.

Allen County Community Baby Shower

Join us for our Community Baby Shower on May 3rd from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Bridge of Grace Ministries Gym (5100 Gaywood Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46806).

  • All items are free and given on a first come, first served basis so please plan to get there on time.

  • Raffles are drawn at 11:30 and 12:30 for car seats, strollers, pack n’ plays, hand breast pumps and more!

  • Photographer for free maternity photos.

  • Light refreshments given.

  • Moms must be prenatal to receive items.