Services
- Healthy Families: Resource assistance and support for families with newborns (<90 days), up to 3 years
- Family Resource Center: Walk-in location for classes, supportive services, and problem solving for children and caregivers
- The Family Resource Center is located at 5100 Gaywood Drive, Door #5A, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
- Community Partners: Short-term case management services to families in crisis, connecting them to resources in our community
- Prevention Education: Workshops on preventing child abuse and neglect, bullying, and gun safety for children ages 3-18 and adults
- Family Engagement Services: Home and office-based services to strengthen family units through the Depatment of Child Services (DCS) system
- Family Connections: Workshops and classes for families working through divorce, paternity, or custody issues
- Counseling Services: Individual counseling for children and adults, available through private pay, insurance, and Medicaid
- Domestic Violence Services: Victims support case management and case counseling; Alternatives to Anger classes for offenders
Payment
- All programs are free unless otherwise specified; call for information
- Sliding fee scale based on income
- Self-pay or cash accepted
Eligibility
- U.S. government-issued ID and/or proof of income may be required for some programs
- Call for program-specific eligibility details
- If uninsured, bring proof of household income
- If insured, bring insurance card
- Call to schedule appointment
Hours
- Hours vary by program
- 24-hour emergency coverage
- Select programs available 7 days a week
- Call for information
Bus Route
Additional Contact Information
- Email: rd@irisfamily.org
Languages
- Spanish – by appointment only
Call agencies to verify their hours, language services, and requirements for services. Bus routes subject to change, visit FWCitilink.com for latest schedule.
