Family Services

Family Support
Year Round
WMFC offers a wrap-around program for families who are in crisis or searching for clues to understand their ever-changing family. All family support programs are offered in a comfortable atmosphere, with childcare provided, meals during meetings, and limited transportation. Included in the wrap-around services in addition to our traditional programs are: counseling, home visits, individual consultations and referrals.

Family Ties
June Through August
Specialized parenting groups offered for parents with elementary and middle school aged children. Groups meet on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Dinner and childcare and limited transportation available. For additional information please call Renee Young at (989) 832-3256.

"Moment Making Mondays"
October through May
WMFC is now offering parenting enhancement groups on Monday evenings. Groups will run for eight week sessions. No matter what your family makeup is in age or issues, we have something for everyone!

Monday night activities begin with a potluck dinner from 5:30-6:00 PM. Following dinner, from 6:00-7:30 PM, parents have the opportunity to explore and learn in small group discussion. All groups are led by a qualified facilitator to help enhance the family experience.

For a complete lising of the small group discussions that are being offered during any particular month, or to register or obtain additional information, please contact Renee Young at (989) 832-3256.

Family Counseling
Year Round
Larry Quinn, M.A., L.P.C. is a Licensed Counselor who provides services to individuals, families, couples, adolescents, adults and seniors onsite at WMFC.

People dealing with life adjustment issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, substance abuse, or other stressors, may contact Larry at 832-3256 to schedule an appointment.

Larry is at the West Midland Family Center on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Christmas "Help" for Families in Need

Throughout the year, the essence of generosity is continually demonstrated at the West Midland Family Center, but at no time is it more evident than during the holiday season when the Center is a whirlwind of activity.

The West Midland Family Center, working with the Voluntary Action Center, "matches" families with "sponsors", who "adopt" them for the holiday season. As "matches" are made, a team of enthusiastic staff members, volunteers and donors, spends hundreds of hours shopping, wrapping, sorting and distributing gifts to the needy families. (Gifts are also distributed to schools, United Way agencies, and nursing homes throughout Midland County.)

Each year over 1000 individuals are served through the phenomenal giving of the West Midland Family Center and the many donors and volunteers that link hands to help make Christmas a very special time for so many.

For more information on this program or to help in this outpouring of love, please contact Renee Young at 832-3256.

Volunteering
Interested in volunteering to help our WMFC families? Please give us a call, we are always looking for people with big hearts who just want to lend a hand!