Come visit us at our office or contact us today:

5100 Gaywood Drive, Door #5A

Fort Wayne, IN 46806

260-204-3820

Allen County Family Resource Center Hours:

The Allen County FRC is currently only offering services by appointment only. You can schedule a time to come in by calling or texting 260-204-3820 or by clicking the button below.

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.

Expecting a new baby brings a lot of change, and you don’t have to face it alone. The Allen County Family Resource Center is here to support you every step of the way. Our Prenatal Support Program is available to families at any point during pregnancy. A dedicated Prenatal Program Navigator will work with you to connect you to helpful resources and prepare you for what’s ahead by covering:

• Nutrition for You and Baby

• Self-Care for Mom

• Safe Sleep

• Labor & Delivery: What To Expect

• Feeding Baby

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.