Child And Family Charities

Family Growth and Resource Center

Through he Family Growth and Resource Center of Child and Family Charities, trained, licensed, and compassionate childcare professionals work to connect families to resources for raising happy and healthy children. First incorporated as the Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, and then as Family Growth and Resource Center, it continues to be the only organization in Ingham County dedicated solely to providing support services to single parents and families.

The Family Growth and Resource Center Services Primary Goals Are To:

Strengthen the family
Educate the community
Give parents the tools they need to successfully nurture children.
Prevent the Cycle of Child Abuse

Helpful Resources

SNAP Ed

FGRC utilizes Food Smarts and Cooking Matters at the Store curriculums and classes that provide comprehensive approaches through food to increase fruit and vegetable consumption, and access to healthy foods within the community.

Family Growth and Resource Center

It is a place for children to enjoy FREE drop-in childcare for children 6 weeks through 5 years of age. A nominal fee is charged to higher income families.

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Community Outreach

FGFC operates a small food, diaper, toy and clothing bank for FGFC families in need.
FGFC helps connect families to other community resources in support of employment, housing, health, and legal needs.

Medicaid

Healthy Transitions engages parents of children who are Medicaid Eligible or receiving Medicaid assistance. Data shows that low or no income families are more at risk of child maltreatment. Providing outreach services is a strategic and effective method in diminishing child abuse.

Positive Pathways Flyer and Referral Form

Public Awareness

Community Outreach & Public Awareness provides the general public and specific at-risk populations with Family Growth and Resource Center information, strategies, and resources. Our staff is adept at relating this highly charged and sensitive, yet vitally important message to your group, task force, organization, business, or team.

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You can also help in the following ways:

You can make a difference by volunteering just a few hours a week to the Family Growth and Resource Center.
You can provide your assistance by adopting a family at special times of the year or donating toys or games for the holidays—making holiday dreams come true for needy children and their families.
You can choose to help lower our costs by donating much needed basic needs or equipment.
You can also help by giving generously through a financial donation to the Family Growth and Resource Center.