Quantifiable Efforts.
Immeasurable Effects.

For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to making a difference for families in the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities. With two staff members and an engaged board of directors, we work tirelessly with our public, private, and non-profit industry partners to provide free programs and resources to those looking for support.

Each year, we host or participate in over 100 programs and events that help families become more resilient and connected to their community.

Impact Highlights

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

We work with nine local school systems to provide programs for students, parents, and staff

  • Student Wellness days promoting healthy coping skills
  • Substance use prevention
  • Anti-bullying, motivation, and other school-specific requests
  • Professional development for school staff
  • School systems include GPPSS, HWPS, GPA, ULS, Chandler Park Academy, St. Clare of Montefalco, Star of the Sea, Discovery Creative Pathways, and St. Paul.

By investing in our students, you’re not only helping each child reach their highest potential—you’re uplifting our entire community.

– HWHS Staff Member
CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Preschool Playtime

A weekly class designed to provide structured socializing and learning opportunities for toddlers and their families.

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for hosting Preschool Playtime. Today was our first time attending and my 2-year-old absolutely loved every minute of it. I have never seen him so focused and listening for that long of a period.

– Preschool Playtime Attendee
SPECIAL NEEDS

Special Needs Resource Alliance

We lead a network of local non-profit organizations, school systems and service providers who work together to offer support for individuals with special needs in Southeast Michigan.

  • Host the Annual Special Needs Resource Fair with 50+ vendors and 300+ attendees
  • Offer Parent Workshops throughout the year
  • Sponsor an annual Special Friends Dance

I have always worried about my sons’ future and this event took away so many of my fears.

– Special Needs Resource Fair Attendee
COMMUNITY WELLBEING

Healthy Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods Coalition

We lead this community-based coalition dedicated to substance misuse prevention and promoting mental health. We work together to reduce harm and stigma and increase awareness of and access to prevention and recovery resources by providing Narcan and Narcan training, hosting suicide prevention trainings, holding drug prevention poster contests in our local schools, and more.

Mental health and drug dependency are two of our most impactful issues (nationwide) these days and these types of resources are invaluable.

– Grosse Pointe Farms Director & Chief John Hutchins

Hear From Our Community

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to you, the yoga instructors, and all at The Family Center for your continued support in our GP community. The support and outreach are greatly appreciated by many. 

– Wellness Series Attendee

What a blessing The Family Center is to the community! I would like to express my gratitude to you for helping us find a great local therapist. 

– Association of Professionals Referral

Your training was not only informative but also deeply impactful—it has the potential to save lives. We are truly appreciative of your dedication to the health and safety of our students.

– Maureen Murphy, Nurse Practitioner, Corewell Health School-Based Clinic – Harper Woods

Such WONDERFUL wealth of information, services and community outreach that is happening because of you and your organization. 

-Defer Parent

Thank you for being awesome, as always!

-Monteith Parent

The Family Center is an essential community resource.

– Grosse Pointe Farms Councilwoman, Beth Konrad Wilberding

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