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Because Children Don't Come with Instructions

All families are welcome.

We offer a variety of programs and services, including playgroups, home visits, Parent Cafes, a toy lending library, and Triple P positive parenting support.

Parents and caregivers can call, email, or drop in 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Saturday for information, resources, or support. 

Our work is inspired by research showing the 90% of brain development occurs by age 5. Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Everyday nurturing interactions help children grow.

Since 1999, the Family Resource Center has provided information and support to parents and caregivers, at no cost and without referrals or income cutoffs. All families deserve support because parenting is hard and children don’t come with instructions!

What We Do

Our mission is to build on families’ strengths and foster a welcoming inclusive community that supports children’s well-being and caregiver connection, education, and empowerment.

Why We Do It

Our purpose is to welcome and empower all parents and caregivers by recognizing their strengths; by being supportive and non-judgmental; by offering high-quality free resources on parenting, family strengthening, and child development; and by providing opportunities to connect with each other and create community.

What We're Working Towards

Our vision is for every child to grow up in a nurturing family within a supportive community, and for every caregiver to feel confident, connected, and equipped with the knowledge and resources to help their child reach their full potential.

Meet the Team

FRC Staff

Jennifer Eddy, MD, Executive Director
Email: director@frcec.org

Deneshia Honadel, Parent Educator
Email: deneshia.honadel@frcec.org

Kait Bream, Parent Educator
Email: kait@frcec.org

Elizabeth McNabb, Playgroup Leader
Email: e.mcnabb@frcec.org

Elizabeth “Eli” Kramer, Data Specialist
Email: e.kramer@frcec.org

Roy Sargeant, MBA Grants Manager

Family Advisory Council

Since parents and caregivers are the experts on their own families, we receive monthly expert advice from our FAC. We are so grateful for their perspective and feedback on all we do! 

  • Kylie Baumann, President
  • Sophia Pinno, VP
  • Kat Grey, Secretary
  • Violet Kilmurray
  • Bao Koss

Reach out to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

FRC Board of Directors

  • President: Ann Kaiser, AMK Consulting
  • Vice President: Mariam Nagi, Ph.D., UWEC Sociology
  • Treasurer: Christine McCorkle, Advisors for Change
  • Secretary: Sarah Hoffman, CV Babywearers
  • Annette Copa, Mayo Clinic Health System
  • Lori Miller, Occupational Therapist
  • Phil Recheck, UWEC Menard Center
  • Laurie Linkhammer
  • Kate McLean

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Every parent in Eau Claire deserves a strong, supportive community. Your support helps us provide judgment-free resources, expert guidance, and meaningful connections so families can thrive.

Give today and be part of a future where every child grows up nurtured, and every parent feels confident and empowered.

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Parenting comes with challenges, but no one should have to navigate them alone. At the FRC, families receive judgment-free resources and opportunities to build connections with other local families.

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Find Us

Address:

We are located inside Oakwood Mall at 4800 Golf Road Suite 450, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

Where to park:

Park between the former Sears building and the backside of Hobby Lobby.

Mall entrance:

Oakwood Mall opens for mall walking begins at 9:00 am. Use Service Door 21 to enter nearby.