East Allen Family Resource Center is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Here are some of the services the Center offers.

Lighthouse Learning Academy (Pre-School Program)
A certified teacher utilizes the High/Scope curriculum to educate children ages 3-4 with skills needed to prepare for kindergarten.

To qualify for program: child must be potty-trained and be age 3 by June 1 to participate in fall program year and be age 3 by April 1 to participate in summer program. For more information, call 260-749-9516.

Learn for Life (After-School Program)
The After-School Program is a daily after-school program for youth in K-8th grades. The program consists of homework and educational assistance, activities that promote healthy living such as nutritional snacks and physical fitness, and teaching life skills such as babysitting and cooking. East Allen FRC also offers youth opportunities to learn about careers and participate in career planning activities.

Limited transportation provided. Inquire for additional information.

To qualify: Youth must be enrolled in K-8th or home-schooled and live in eastern Allen Co. For more information, call 260-748-4621.

Adventure Program (Summer Program)
The daily summer program is for kids pre-school through eighth grade. Youth are offered a wide variety of learning opportunities from swimming lessons to arts and crafts programs. They can also enjoy outdoor activities and educational field trips.

Limited transportation provided. Inquire for additional information.

To qualify: Youth must be enrolled in K-8th or home-schooled and live in eastern Allen Co. For more information, call 260-748-4621.

Kids Café
This program provides free snacks and meals year-round for children and youth who participate in Center programs. It is made possible by a collaboration between Community Harvest Food Bank (CHFB) and East Allen FRC. The CHFB provides food items at little or no cost. For more information, call 260-748-4621.

Adult Continuing Education
This program offers adults a variety of learning opportunities such as computer classes, GED prep, budgeting and personal finance classes, parenting education, and health and wellness programs. For more information, call 260-749-9516.

Food Bank
East Allen FRC offers emergency food assistance to residents of East Allen County through an in-house Food Bank supplied by the Associated Churches, local churches and organizations.

To qualify for assistance: One must live in agency’s designated service area, be age 18 or older, provide proof of residency and have photo ID. For more information, call 260-749-9516.

Holiday Assistance
During Thanksgiving, the East Allen FRC partners together with local organizations and churches to provide families with baskets of the necessary ingredients and food items to cook a homemade dinner for the holidays.

The Center’s Adopt-A-Family program, a collaboration between East Allen FRC, Allen County Christmas Bureau and many local churches, organizations, and individuals, provides Christmas gifts for families in need.

To qualify for assistance: One must meet income guidelines, live in east Allen County area, be age 18 or older, and have children living in household. For more information, call 260-749-9516.