Because Children Don't Come With Instructions.
For Eau Claire and Dunn Counties in Western Wisconsin
About Us
The Family Resource Center has been serving families since our doors first opened in November, 1999. Our mission is to provide programs and services that build on family strengths through prevention, education, support and networking in collaboration with other resources in the community.
We believe
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parents are their children's first and best teachers.
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families are diverse in their needs.
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all families have the right to access support and educational services.
What do we do?
Since children don't come with instructions, all families need support!
The Family Resource Center offers playgroups, home visits, Parent Cafes, a Toy Lending Library, parenting education classes and other programming to address a variety of needs that parents encounter. We serve families in Eau Claire and Dunn counties and parents can call anytime for information, resources, referrals or for support. We even provide hospital outreach to families of newborns!
Cost
Almost all our services are offered free-of-charge and there are no qualifications for services and no referrals needed. The cost of our programming is covered by grant funding and charitable giving, from large organizations and individuals like you. We are a non-profit organization and your gifts may be tax-deductible.
Where?
We are in your community! Our trained parent educators provide services in a variety of locations: our center in the Oakwood Mall, a number of community centers in our area...even in clients’ homes!
Family Resource Center Staff
Jennifer Eddy, MD | Executive Director | director@frcec.org
Sue Kishel | Parent Educator | susan@frcec.org
Brian Doxsie | Parent Educator | brian@frcec.org
Kathy Ertz | Parent Support | kathy.ertz@frcec.org
Deneshia Honadel | Parent Educator | deneshia.honadel@frcec.org
Family Advisory Council
Kayla Burgess
Geneva Koleski
Elizabeth Kramer
Kate McLean
Miriam Nagi
Board of Directors
President: Ann Kaiser | Boys & Girls Club
Vice President: Katy LoRusso | Create A World
Treasurer: Christine McCorkle | Pablo Management
Secretary: Kristen Norgaard | Royal Credit Union
Laura Trachsel | School District of Altoona
Anette Copa | Mayo Clinic Health System
