Family Resource Center

About the Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center links Wayne-Westland families with agencies, organizations, volunteer groups and schools to meet their social, emotional, physical and academic needs. The Family Resource Center has 3 locations, inside of Adams Middle School, Franklin Middle School and John Glenn High School.

 

 

Mission Statement

We partner with families, the community, and school district staff in order to positively impact the success of every Wayne-Westland student. Through a collaborative effort, we link families with agencies, organizations, volunteer groups, and schools to meet their social, emotional, physical and academic needs.

Amanda Dybus is the District McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison and District Foster Care Liaison. If your student/family is in a temporary housing situation, due to economic hardship, please call our Family Resource Center for assistance: 734-419-2709.

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FRC Donations from National Technical Honor Society

Students in the National Technical Honor Society at the William D. Ford Career Technical Center collected over 500 toiletry items for WWCS students and families in need. These items were donated to our Family Resource Center, where items will be distributed to students in need of basic need assistance. Our Family Resource Center services our entire distinct, providing both material items to students in need and referrals to community programs that provide needed resources. Our Family Resource Center can be reached at: 734-419-2709 or FRC@wwcsd.net. Thank you students for your very generous donation!! 

 

Information & Resources

We provide referrals to many services throughout our community. We have a database of over 300 resources on file! Here are some of the referrals we can provide our families with:

  • Tutoring
  • Counseling
  • Housing
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Parenting Classes
  • Emergency basic need items
  • Utility assistance
  • and more...
     

Wayne-Westland Community Schools does not endorse the views or services provided by the listed resources.
 

Tutoring/Homework Help

Resources

Google DocWWCS Student Tutoring Resources

 

Wayne County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) | Economic Development

For immediate support regarding this program, please call their dedicated call center at (833) 742-1513 during regular business hours. For those with hearing impairments, please email rentalassistance@waynecounty.com for support.

Basic Need Assistance Links 

 

Gleaners Community Food Bank

Gleaners Community Food Bank will host a drive-up/walk-up distribution at Adams Middle School (33475 Palmer Road, Westland 48186) twice a month, from noon - 2 p.m. near the back of the school. Anyone in need of food is encouraged to attend and receive 30 pounds of nutritious groceries, like milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein and other shelf-stable items. No appointment is needed.

Google DocUpcoming Gleaners Food Bank Dates

Contact Information

Brenda Ozog
Family Resource Center Case Manager

Family Resource Center Locations

Adams Middle School

33475 Palmer Rd, Westland, MI 48186
Phone: 734-419-2709
Email: FRC@wwcsd.net

Franklin Middle School

33555 Annapolis St, Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-419-2709
Email: FRC@wwcsd.net

John Glenn High School

36105 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734-419-2709
Email: FRC@wwcsd.net

 

 

 

Resources


PDF DocumentFRC Brochure
PDF DocumentResource Card

Google SheetCommunity Resources
This list above contains a list of the following: abuse, ADD/ADHD, adoption/foster care, adult daycare, alternative schools, assisted living, benefits, child support, childcare, clothing, counseling & crisis intervention, dental, diapers, diabetes, disability information, divorce support, education & literacy, educational testing, employment, English second language (ESL), financial assistance, fire support, food programs, foster care, furniture, grief support, healthcare, hearing impaired, homelessness, housing, infant & prenatal, insurance, laundry services, legal assistance, libraries, literacy services, mental health, mentoring, mortgage, parenting support, runaway, senior services, special education, substance abuse, suicide hotline, support groups, transportation, tutoring, unemployment, utilities, and vision.

Google FormsFamily Resource Center Digital Request for Services Form
This form is for families to request assistance or referrals from our Family Resource Center. This form is especially helpful if they don’t have a phone to call. This form will be accepting responses starting August 1st.

Google DocWWCS Family Resource Center Wish List

Wayne-Westland Community Schools does not endorse the views or services provided by the listed resources.