Whaley Children's Center

Whaley Children's Center Transforming Lives and Creating Futures for the kids at Whaley Children's Center since 1926.

At Whaley Children’s Center, our children come to us due to severe abuse and neglect. Through our program, we help our children build confidence and provide them a place to belong and call home. Our CARF-accredited Qualified Residential Treatment Facility, licensed with the State of Michigan, serves foster youth ages 5-17, and our Independent Living Plus program supports youth aging out of the fos

ter care system ages 16-21. With the dedication of our staff, donors, and volunteers, we empower our children to heal, grow, and thrive.

Thank you to the Gebrael Management - MIForRent.com Team for helping organize and purchase materials for an End-of-Schoo...
06/13/2026

Thank you to the Gebrael Management - MIForRent.com Team for helping organize and purchase materials for an End-of-School party for our youth!

Our youth had a blast with the relay races, pie eating, and other activities!

We are also happy to present our youth with education awards, highlighting their hard work throughout this school year.

06/12/2026



Whaley Children's Center owes much of its long history to the staff who show up for our mission each day.

We are happy to share the reasons that our staff love the work that they do.

Thank you to the West Flint Optimist Club for your continuous support and for donating proceeds from your Summerfest Bee...
06/12/2026

Thank you to the West Flint Optimist Club for your continuous support and for donating proceeds from your Summerfest Beer Tent to the youth at our center!

Thank you also to Fenech Feud for your support and entertainment that night!

Can you guess the year of this photo?
06/11/2026



Can you guess the year of this photo?

Today we will be at the West Flint Optimist Beer Tent at Flushing Summerfest!Come join us for Fenech Feud, entertainment...
06/11/2026

Today we will be at the West Flint Optimist Beer Tent at Flushing Summerfest!

Come join us for Fenech Feud, entertainment, and refreshing drinks.

In 1955, our first Recreational Center was built. This new addition included a gym, craft room, and two classrooms. Tod...
06/10/2026



In 1955, our first Recreational Center was built. This new addition included a gym, craft room, and two classrooms.

Today, the building has been renovated to add more classrooms, offices, and activity rooms. Yet, our art room and gym remain virtually unchanged, with the same floors and walls that youth from over 70 years ago once played on and created memories within.

Thank you so much to the volunteers from Wade Trim, our staff, and others for helping us start the clean out of our new...
06/10/2026

Thank you so much to the volunteers from Wade Trim, our staff, and others for helping us start the clean out of our new Independent Living Home!

Your hard work is helping create a safe and welcoming space for foster youth aging out of the system.

Like our other homes, it will be a place to grow, learn independent living skills, build responsibility, and take the next steps toward a brighter future.

We are so grateful for your continuous support. We could not do this without you!

100 years have passed since the start of our beloved Center. We are so grateful for the love and support we have had thr...
06/09/2026

100 years have passed since the start of our beloved Center.

We are so grateful for the love and support we have had throughout all our years of operation. That legacy is made by helpful hands and giving hearts.

As we celebrate that legacy this year, we would like to share a journey with you leading to the celebration of our anniversary.

Today, we take a look back at our first year of youth. In our first year, the length of stay at our center looked very different. Some stay only a few weeks, while others stay for much longer. By the completion of our first year, we served a total of 156 youth from 14 different types of homes and placements.

Make your gift go further with Ally Charity Chip In!We’re excited to partner with Ally Charity Chip In to help your gene...
06/09/2026

Make your gift go further with Ally Charity Chip In!

We’re excited to partner with Ally Charity Chip In to help your generosity go even further, with a 10% match added to every donation.

Now through October 1, you can give through the Ally Charity Chip In (link in comments) and select Whaley Children’s Center as your chosen charity to maximize your impact.

This program is part of The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren, a PGA TOUR Champions event happening August 24–30 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club.

Your gift helps provide stability, care, and opportunities for the children in our care, making a lasting impact in their lives.

If we reach 10 donors by August 1, Whaley will also receive a sponsor sign displayed at the tournament!

The link to donate is in the comments below.

This month, we need sunscreen and bug spray.If you would like to contribute, donations can be dropped off at our adminis...
06/08/2026

This month, we need sunscreen and bug spray.

If you would like to contribute, donations can be dropped off at our administration building (Monday - Friday) or ordered through our Amazon Wishlist. (Link in comments.)

Address

1201 N Grand Traverse Street
Flint, MI
48503

Telephone

+18102343603

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