Whetstone River Family & Children's Center

From the inception of the Center, the input of those involved in this building has been critical.

Each agency is represented on Advisory Council and Executive Council of the Whetstone River Family and Children’s Center.  The Advisory Council reviews and determines day-to-day collaboration among the agencies for the children in attendance at the Whetstone River Family & Children’s Center (WRFCC) and for other community families served in the Center.  On a monthly basis, representatives from each agency meet to review and determine day to day collaboration for our programs serving children at WRFCC and other community families.  The WRFCC Executive committee is made up of the executive directors of the agencies who are partners in this building.  They review policy and financial concerns of the building. 

In the WRFCC, the Family Resource Room is available from 8am to 4pm.  This area contains videos, books, a toy lending library and/or a place to sit and chat with other parents.  Many of the materials help families who have children with disabilities but resources are also available regarding all children.  The Family Resource Room Committee sponsors programs on a monthly basis for parents. 

A health clinic is also housed in the WRFCC and includes the services of a pediatrician every other month.  These services are by appointment only.  To receive more information or schedule an appointment, please call the WRFCC at (419) 947-7045, and ask to speak with the nurse.

Mission
The mission of the Whetstone River Family & Children's Center is to support and value children and their families in Morrow County by meeting their needs through comprehensive, collaborative and accessible services.

Diversity Statement
We recognize and celebrate the uniqueness that each child and family bring to the Whetstone River Family & Children's Center.  We also celebrate the many ways we are alike.  We will respect the dignity of each family and their culture, beliefs, customs. - NAEYC.  Together we will work toward cooperation and collaboration of all professionals and families in the Whetstone River Family & Children's Center.

Collaboration
We believe in using family input into program development and implementation in collaboration with responsive service providers.

Advocacy
We believe that families and service providers are responsible for advocating best practices in childhood and family programming.  Best practices must be based on a holistic perspective toward childhood and family issues.

Accountability
We believe that service providers are accountable to the child, family, and community.

Our facility is used by and sometimes rented by other agencies during the day (if it does not interfere with WRFCC programming), in the evenings and on weekends. For more information on the rental of our facility, please call the WRFCC at (419)947-7045.