Family Resource Centers at Iris
Kids don’t come with instruction manuals. Family Resource Centers at Iris are here to help.
Family Resource Centers exist to support families and provide a community-centered location for parents to access resources, encouragement, and physical support.
With a special emphasis on providing a no-wrong-door approach, Family Resource Centers are here to meet families where they are and help them with whatever they are facing. Whether it is getting you started with one of our programs or finding a solution in the community, our staff are committed to ensuring everyone who walks through our door leaves with the plan and information they need to face everything they are going through.
Family Resource Centers at Iris offer 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 offices or contact us today:
Allen COUNty:
DEKALB County:
Parkview Dekalb Hospital
1314 East 7th Street, Suite 204
Enter through Door 5 & go to the second floor
Noble County:
West Noble Food Pantry
Family Resource Centers Hours:
Family Resource Centers at Iris are currently only offering services by appointment only. You can schedule a time to come in by calling or texting the phone number for the individual locations or by clicking the button below.
Family Resource Centers at Iris here to help.
Family Resource Centers are 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. FRCs are designed to meet the specific needs of families by working with them to problem solve and meet their needs by tapping into our network of resources and partners.
At Family Resource Centers you can expect services such as:
Car Seat Assistance
Resource Help for Housing, Childcare and more
Prenatal Support + Incentives
Preschool Prep & Infant Questionnaires
Community and Family Events
Help Accessing Necessities like:
Diapers
Hygiene Products
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. Family Resource Centers 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.
Family Resource Centers 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 Family Resource Centers, 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. Family Resource Centers are 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 Family Resource Centers, 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.
