Iris Family Support Center
@irisfamilysupport.bsky.social
Iris Family Support Center provides programs and services to families throughout Northern Indiana to provide safe and happy childhoods.
Learn more at www.irisfamily.org
Learn more at www.irisfamily.org
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Hello Bluesky! We are Iris Family Support Center, a Northern Indiana nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and creating safe and happy childhoods.
Follow along with us and be part of our mission here on Bluesky or at our website, www.irisfamily.org
Follow along with us and be part of our mission here on Bluesky or at our website, www.irisfamily.org
Each year, Iris’s Winter Drive provides warm coats and gifts to children we serve. This year, 400 children were supported thanks to our generous community, the AEP Foundation for sponsoring, and volunteers from Katz, Sapper & Miller who helped us package gifts and deliver warmth earlier this winter.
December 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Each year, Iris’s Winter Drive provides warm coats and gifts to children we serve. This year, 400 children were supported thanks to our generous community, the AEP Foundation for sponsoring, and volunteers from Katz, Sapper & Miller who helped us package gifts and deliver warmth earlier this winter.
Thank you to Santa Claus for stopping by the Allen County Family Resource Center earlier this month. We loved seeing families at our Visit with Santa event and sharing more about the work the FRC does. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thank you to Santa Claus for stopping by the Allen County Family Resource Center earlier this month. We loved seeing families at our Visit with Santa event and sharing more about the work the FRC does. Thanks to everyone who joined us!
Iris offices will be closed from December 24th-28th to give our team the opportunity to rest and spend quality time with family. We will return to normal operating hours on Monday, December 29th. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call our 24/7 on-call number at 260-421-5000.
December 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Iris offices will be closed from December 24th-28th to give our team the opportunity to rest and spend quality time with family. We will return to normal operating hours on Monday, December 29th. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call our 24/7 on-call number at 260-421-5000.
House fires can happen to anyone. Protect your family by creating an exit plan, checking that smoke detectors work properly, and never sleeping with a space heater on.
More fire safety tips: irisfamily.org/fire-safety
More fire safety tips: irisfamily.org/fire-safety
December 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
House fires can happen to anyone. Protect your family by creating an exit plan, checking that smoke detectors work properly, and never sleeping with a space heater on.
More fire safety tips: irisfamily.org/fire-safety
More fire safety tips: irisfamily.org/fire-safety
Parenting is hard but you don’t have to do it alone. Iris Family Support Center’s Community Partners program walks alongside parents, offering support and connections to helpful resources when you need them most.
Learn more or request help: irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
Learn more or request help: irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Parenting is hard but you don’t have to do it alone. Iris Family Support Center’s Community Partners program walks alongside parents, offering support and connections to helpful resources when you need them most.
Learn more or request help: irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
Learn more or request help: irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
When life feels uncertain, knowing where to turn matters. Our Community Resource List connects families to trusted local support for childcare, home safety items, furniture, and clothing.
Find help at irisfamily.org/community-resources
Find help at irisfamily.org/community-resources
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
When life feels uncertain, knowing where to turn matters. Our Community Resource List connects families to trusted local support for childcare, home safety items, furniture, and clothing.
Find help at irisfamily.org/community-resources
Find help at irisfamily.org/community-resources
As kids grow, they need a home where they feel safe coming to you for comfort and advice. Committing to 30–60 minutes a day without screens creates space to connect, enjoy each other, and make new memories.
Learn more and see tips by going to irisfamily.org/family-time
Learn more and see tips by going to irisfamily.org/family-time
December 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As kids grow, they need a home where they feel safe coming to you for comfort and advice. Committing to 30–60 minutes a day without screens creates space to connect, enjoy each other, and make new memories.
Learn more and see tips by going to irisfamily.org/family-time
Learn more and see tips by going to irisfamily.org/family-time
Iris is excited to have a Community Health Navigator on-site at Alliance Health Clinic in both Fort Wayne and Auburn.
While families are receiving quality care from the Alliance team, our Navigator can help connect them with local programs and resources designed to support their child’s well-being.
While families are receiving quality care from the Alliance team, our Navigator can help connect them with local programs and resources designed to support their child’s well-being.
December 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Iris is excited to have a Community Health Navigator on-site at Alliance Health Clinic in both Fort Wayne and Auburn.
While families are receiving quality care from the Alliance team, our Navigator can help connect them with local programs and resources designed to support their child’s well-being.
While families are receiving quality care from the Alliance team, our Navigator can help connect them with local programs and resources designed to support their child’s well-being.
Check out our November Community Impact Newsletter to see how your support makes a difference at Iris Family Support Center!
www.irisfamily.org/s/Community-...
www.irisfamily.org/s/Community-...
December 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Check out our November Community Impact Newsletter to see how your support makes a difference at Iris Family Support Center!
www.irisfamily.org/s/Community-...
www.irisfamily.org/s/Community-...
Take the first step toward a calmer holiday season with our Counseling Services. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your first session by going to irisfamily.org/counseling. We accept self-pay, Medicaid, and most major insurance providers.
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Take the first step toward a calmer holiday season with our Counseling Services. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your first session by going to irisfamily.org/counseling. We accept self-pay, Medicaid, and most major insurance providers.
Raising children is life’s hardest job. Iris Community Partners is here to help.
Whatever challenges you may be encountering, remember, you don't have to face them alone. Discover more about Community Partners or reach out for assistance at irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
Whatever challenges you may be encountering, remember, you don't have to face them alone. Discover more about Community Partners or reach out for assistance at irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Raising children is life’s hardest job. Iris Community Partners is here to help.
Whatever challenges you may be encountering, remember, you don't have to face them alone. Discover more about Community Partners or reach out for assistance at irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
Whatever challenges you may be encountering, remember, you don't have to face them alone. Discover more about Community Partners or reach out for assistance at irisfamily.org/community-partners or call 260-421-5000.
Choosing the right people to help care for your child is vital to ensure they are safe and well cared for.
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Choosing the right people to help care for your child is vital to ensure they are safe and well cared for.
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
At Iris, we’re here to walk alongside parents every step of the way. Our Healthy Families program supports new and expecting parents in Allen County with bonding, baby development, and a listening ear when you need it most.
Want to learn more? Visit irisfamily.org/healthy-families
Want to learn more? Visit irisfamily.org/healthy-families
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
At Iris, we’re here to walk alongside parents every step of the way. Our Healthy Families program supports new and expecting parents in Allen County with bonding, baby development, and a listening ear when you need it most.
Want to learn more? Visit irisfamily.org/healthy-families
Want to learn more? Visit irisfamily.org/healthy-families
Santa is coming to the Allen County Family Resource Center tomorrow, 12/13, from 10-12! Join us for photos with Santa and to learn more about how the Allen County Family Resource Center support families in the community.
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Santa is coming to the Allen County Family Resource Center tomorrow, 12/13, from 10-12! Join us for photos with Santa and to learn more about how the Allen County Family Resource Center support families in the community.
Spending time together as a family has been shown to boost academic performance, improve a child’s communication skills, help kids learn future parenting skills and reduce stress for both children and their parents. More information on the importance on family time at irisfamily.org/family-time
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Spending time together as a family has been shown to boost academic performance, improve a child’s communication skills, help kids learn future parenting skills and reduce stress for both children and their parents. More information on the importance on family time at irisfamily.org/family-time
House fires can be devastating to a family and can happen to anyone. Here are some tips to help keep your family safe in case of fire:
Create an exit plan with everyone in mind
Ensure you have the proper amount of smoke detectors
Do not sleep with a space heater on
irisfamily.org/fire-safety
Create an exit plan with everyone in mind
Ensure you have the proper amount of smoke detectors
Do not sleep with a space heater on
irisfamily.org/fire-safety
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
House fires can be devastating to a family and can happen to anyone. Here are some tips to help keep your family safe in case of fire:
Create an exit plan with everyone in mind
Ensure you have the proper amount of smoke detectors
Do not sleep with a space heater on
irisfamily.org/fire-safety
Create an exit plan with everyone in mind
Ensure you have the proper amount of smoke detectors
Do not sleep with a space heater on
irisfamily.org/fire-safety
Iris Family Support Center is excited to be offering a Therapeutic Art Group from children ages 5 to 18 in Allen and DeKalb Counties.
This group is offered at no cost. Please call us at 260-426-9999 or go irisfamily.org/art-groups to learn more about our Art Groups.
This group is offered at no cost. Please call us at 260-426-9999 or go irisfamily.org/art-groups to learn more about our Art Groups.
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Iris Family Support Center is excited to be offering a Therapeutic Art Group from children ages 5 to 18 in Allen and DeKalb Counties.
This group is offered at no cost. Please call us at 260-426-9999 or go irisfamily.org/art-groups to learn more about our Art Groups.
This group is offered at no cost. Please call us at 260-426-9999 or go irisfamily.org/art-groups to learn more about our Art Groups.
Choosing the right people to help care for your child is vital to ensure they are safe and well cared for.
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Choosing the right people to help care for your child is vital to ensure they are safe and well cared for.
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
For things to consider when choosing the right caretakers for your child, go to irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
Parenting is life’s hardest job and the Iris Community Partners program is here to walk alongside parents, giving them the support and connections to resources they need to be the best parent they can be.
Learn more by going to irisfamily.org/community-partners or calling 260-421-5000.
Learn more by going to irisfamily.org/community-partners or calling 260-421-5000.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Parenting is life’s hardest job and the Iris Community Partners program is here to walk alongside parents, giving them the support and connections to resources they need to be the best parent they can be.
Learn more by going to irisfamily.org/community-partners or calling 260-421-5000.
Learn more by going to irisfamily.org/community-partners or calling 260-421-5000.
Santa is coming to the Allen County Family Resource Center on December 13th from 10 to Noon! Join us for photos with Santa and to learn more about how the Allen County Family Resource Center support families in the community.
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Santa is coming to the Allen County Family Resource Center on December 13th from 10 to Noon! Join us for photos with Santa and to learn more about how the Allen County Family Resource Center support families in the community.
Feeling the stress of family life as the holidays approach? Our experienced team of counselors are here to help. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your first session by going to irisfamily.org/counseling. We accept self-pay, Medicaid, and most major insurance providers.
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Feeling the stress of family life as the holidays approach? Our experienced team of counselors are here to help. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your first session by going to irisfamily.org/counseling. We accept self-pay, Medicaid, and most major insurance providers.
Our Community Resource List connects you with local organizations offering help with childcare, home safety items, furniture, clothing and more essentials that help families feel supported and safe.
More at irisfamily.org/community-resources
More at irisfamily.org/community-resources
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our Community Resource List connects you with local organizations offering help with childcare, home safety items, furniture, clothing and more essentials that help families feel supported and safe.
More at irisfamily.org/community-resources
More at irisfamily.org/community-resources
Choosing the right people to help care for your child is vital to ensure they are safe. When considering leaving your child with someone consider asking yourself:
Does this person know how to care for a child?
Is this a safe environment for children?
More at irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
Does this person know how to care for a child?
Is this a safe environment for children?
More at irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Choosing the right people to help care for your child is vital to ensure they are safe. When considering leaving your child with someone consider asking yourself:
Does this person know how to care for a child?
Is this a safe environment for children?
More at irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
Does this person know how to care for a child?
Is this a safe environment for children?
More at irisfamily.org/childcare-resources
Kids need you to create a welcoming home environment where they realize they can go to you for advice and comfort. Making the commitment to put down everyone’s screen and live in the moment for just 30 minutes to an hour each day can create space to enjoy each other.
More irisfamily.org/family-time
More irisfamily.org/family-time
December 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Kids need you to create a welcoming home environment where they realize they can go to you for advice and comfort. Making the commitment to put down everyone’s screen and live in the moment for just 30 minutes to an hour each day can create space to enjoy each other.
More irisfamily.org/family-time
More irisfamily.org/family-time
Santa is coming to the Allen County Family Resource Center on December 13th from 10 to Noon! Join us for photos with Santa and to learn more about how the Allen County Family Resource Center support families in the community.
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Santa is coming to the Allen County Family Resource Center on December 13th from 10 to Noon! Join us for photos with Santa and to learn more about how the Allen County Family Resource Center support families in the community.