Whaley Children's Center

03/28/2023

Last chance to submit a nomination for the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Child Advocate Award!

The first recipient of this award was the Terbracks, a two-generation foster family whose legacy of love began with their mother, Marguerite Terbrack, who was a foster parent herself for more than 30 years.

Nominations are due this Friday, March 31, 2023. The award will be presented at The Tux & Tennies Gala and Auction on May 20, 2023.

Nominate today! https://www.whaleychildren.org/nomination/

03/27/2023

Meet our first Whaley Difference Maker of the Month, Megan. She is a relatively new member of the Whaley family, but she has jumped right into the role. She has wonderful group ideas and is always actively involved with the kids. Megan is supportive to both the staff and the kids, and she always remains calm under crisis.

03/26/2023

03/24/2023

The cheerful sight of our kids rollerskating outside was a sure sign that springtime has arrived!

03/23/2023

We are seeking male mentors to support our teenage boys at Journey Home, our independent living house. As a mentor, you would be responsible for weekly check-ins with our kids, which can be conducted over the phone. Our goal is to provide positive male role models for our youth and help them develop life skills, confidence, and resilience. If you're interested in making a difference in the lives of these young men, please reach out to Nina at [email protected].

03/22/2023

Around the world we go! Our kids are learning new recipes like this delicious English Trifle.

03/21/2023

Join us in celebrating World Social Work Day by showing appreciation and gratitude for the dedicated social workers who work tirelessly to advocate not just for our children, but for all foster children. Their unwavering commitment and compassion make a tremendous difference in the lives of those they serve, and we are grateful for their dedication.

03/20/2023

Do you know someone who has made a difference in a child's life?

Complete the nomination form below to nominate them for the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Child Advocate Award. From foster parents to mentors, this award is presented to an individual who has significantly impacted children's lives.

Nominate today! https://www.whaleychildren.org/nomination/

03/19/2023

03/17/2023

Thank you so much to these amazing volunteers from Coach for helping us deep clean our Zonta house!

03/16/2023

Our Center is currently in need of snacks, especially those that are healthy and sugar-free.

Items can be shipped or dropped off at our Center.
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03/15/2023

Our staff and kids had a blast taking part in a range of exciting minute to win it challenges!

03/14/2023

A BIG thank you to Nadia and Prana Yoga Center for hosting this amazing yoga class for our kids! We are so grateful for the opportunity you have provided for our kids to experience the joy and mindfulness that comes with this practice.

03/13/2023

Thanks so much to our wonderful volunteer, Barb, for teaching our Optimist boys how to cook and grill hamburgers!

03/12/2023

03/10/2023

Nomination | Whaley Children's Center

Nominate a child advocate for the Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Child Advocate Award! Recognizing individuals who make exceptional contributions to the well-being and advocacy of children in their community. Nominate now!

The Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Child Advocate Award recognizes and honors a person who has made exceptional contributions to the well-being and advocacy of children in their community. This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children through....

03/09/2023

Our kids were all smiles at our fun-filled glow party! 🌟

03/08/2023

Happy International Women's Day! We are celebrating the achievements of women all around the world.

03/07/2023

Foster parent shares the touching story behind this ‘Mom’ pendant

“While I would never seek to replace her mom, her gift recognizing me as a bonus mom to love and nurture her through the remainder of her life means more than I can express in words.”

'Excuse me while I go to my room and bawl.'

03/06/2023

Our kids and staff participated in a 100-second fitness challenge demonstrating their strength and endurance through jumping jacks, push-ups, and step-ups.

03/05/2023

03/03/2023

Growing crystals is not only fun, but it's also a great way to cultivate curiosity and creativity!

03/02/2023

End of winter sale happening now at Reclaimed by Whaley! Receive 50% off all winter apparel. Sale ends next Friday, March 10.

Stop in Tuesday-Friday from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

‼️Attention all thrift lovers‼️It’s the season to save BIG! Starting TOMORROW you’ll get 50% off all sweaters, long sleeve shirts, sweatpants, jeans, coats, hats, scarves, and boots! 🤩 And the very best part? Your purchase helps to support local foster youth 🫶🏼 All proceeds from Reclaimed benefit Whaley Children’s Center, a home for kids in foster care here in Flint.

Sale ends next Friday, March 10, 2023.

03/01/2023

Our kids had such a great time playing tug-of-war, competing in an egg toss, and going head-to-head in a rock, paper, scissors competition. Thank you so much to Cody, Shannon, and friends for putting this fun night together and for the delicious dinner and for the lemonade from Squeeze The Day!

02/28/2023

Call for nominations!

The Kristy Lynn Berkelbaugh Child Advocate Award recognizes and honors a person who has made exceptional contributions to the well-being and advocacy of children in their community. This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children through their work, dedication, and leadership in the field of child advocacy. If you know someone who embodies these qualities and has made a significant impact in the lives of children, we encourage you to nominate them for this prestigious award.

Nominations are due by March 31, 2023. The award will be presented at The Tux & Tennies Gala and Auction on May 20, 2023.

Click here to nominate: https://www.whaleychildren.org/nomination

02/27/2023

Meet our second Whaley Difference Maker of the month, Chenelle. She has demonstrated that she is a team leader who is not afraid to jump right in and handle things as needed. Chenelle has built great relationships with the youth who reside on Vemco as well as her partners on the unit. She can work in very stressful environments and still manage to be calm as ever and for that she is a very essential player on the team.

02/27/2023

Due to inclement weather, our administration building will be closed for the remainder of the day.

02/26/2023

02/24/2023

A BIG thank you to Mott Transitions School of Cosmetology for pampering our kids with hairstyles, pedicures, and manicures!

02/23/2023

Our kids' creativity shined as they painted these canvas bags. 🎨

02/23/2023

Our administration building will remain closed today and will resume normal business hours on Friday, February 24.

02/22/2023

Thank you so much to Mott Occupational Therapy Students for their kindness and creativity! Our kids loved making tie blankets and leather stamped bracelets.

02/22/2023

Due to inclement weather, our administration building will be closing today at 2:00 PM.

02/21/2023

Meet our first difference maker of the month, Mariah. She began her employment as a Youth Specialist prior to being promoted to Compliance Coordinator. In this role, she has excelled at ensuring safety across campus and is diligent in ensuring the agency and staff remain in compliance with all regulations. Mariah is always willing to step in and assist with all departments and is knowledgeable and dependable.

02/20/2023

In observance of Presidents’ Day, our administration building will be closed today, February 20.

02/19/2023

02/18/2023

For our last session, our friends at Music Shapes taught our kids to play the piano and the kalimba. Thanks so much for these fun sessions!

02/17/2023

We had an unforgettable experience at this year's Whaley Topgolf Tournament. Our golfers came together to have a fun-filled night all while making a meaningful impact. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, we raised nearly $5,000 to help meet the immediate needs of our children.

📷 Gleason Studios

Thank you to our Photography Sponsors Pioneer State Mutual and Flint City Bucks!

02/17/2023

Photos from Whaley Children's Center's post

02/16/2023

Our Zonta girls had fun baking cookies!