1)How long does the interview process take?
We do a series of two interviews. Depending on how long it takes to get the paperwork returned to us, we can process everything in 5-10 days
2)How long can I stay after the baby is born?
Both moms who choose adoption and moms who choose parenting can stay up to 7 months after the birth of her baby.
3)How many people can live at the maternity home?
We have the capacity for four moms
4) How much does it cost to live at the Family Life Center?
Our moms earn their stay by committing to volunteer, work, or attend school 20 hours per week.
5) How will I get to my appointments?
We provide transportation to and from appointments.
6) I don’t have any baby items, do you help with that?
Yes, we have a boutique with baby items, you will be able to go shopping at the boutique to prepare for your baby’s arrival.
7) Can I have people visit me while living at the maternity home?
Absolutely! We do ask that visits are scheduled ahead of time.
8) I need help with finding an OB/GYN, what can I do?
We can help walk you through that process! We are blessed to be in the center of 7 hospitals! We can help you find a Dr. that is just right for you!
9) What should I bring?
You may bring clothing and personal hygiene items. You do not have to have these things, we can help you get to them. We will store 2 totes of your additional personal items.
10) Who will provide transportation and child care?
The program has over 40 volunteers available to help you. They will provide transportation, child care, teach life skill classes and mentor you through your time with us. You will be a given a list of the volunteers and phone numbers to contact to help you. We will assign a mentor to walk beside you.
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PO Box 425
Allendale, MI 49401
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I’m excited to join the team at Family LIFE Center as their Administration Coordinator. I attended Cornerstone University and graduated with a degree in Nonprofit Administration, eager to see what organization God would connect with me. I’m thankful for the opportunity to help the Family LIFE Center thrive and continue supporting moms in the community! When I’m not at the Family LIFE Center, I spend my days hanging out with two sweet kiddos that I get to nanny. My husband, Chad, and I recently got married! In our spare time, we like to head to our cottage, go camping, hang out with friends and spend time with family.
I started volunteering at the Family Life Center March 2017. I had responded to a request in our church bulletin for someone to hold a 5 week old baby for 3 hours 1 day a week. That sounded like a great thing to do (and easy). I fell in love with the 2 babies at the house and the 3 girls. Since I was already spending 3 hours at the house every Wednesday, starting the summer of 2017, I was asked to give the house mother respite for the whole day. This was a bit more of a challenge but I decided I would like to do that and have continued.
About 1 ½ years ago I became the Volunteer Coordinator. I love doing this because I get to have contact with awesome volunteers who give their time and skills to help the young mothers.
I took a few months off in 2018 from being the Volunteer Coordinator and then jumped back in. I am currently working on digitizing (I am not a big fan of paper) the volunteer information. I am also trying to update the information we have on file and add new volunteers.
My time at the Family Life Center has enriched my life immensely. I have met girls from all walks of life and learned much about how young women are able to overcome the rough starts they have had in life and make a new start as a single mother. Each woman is unique and special. They hold a special place in my heart as well as the volunteers.
Hi I’m Holly Placzek, the Prayer & Aftercare Coordinator for the FLC…I’ve been in this role for roughly 2 yrs now but I’ve been a volunteer{child care/transportation} and financial supporter for over 8 yrs…when I’m not meeting with the staff or prayer team to pray for the ministry, I’m being a wife to Drew and mom to Emma, Gabe, Mia, and Lena…I also work at a popular grocery store in Kentwood. My hobbies are jewelry making, antiquing/thrifting, and flower gardening.
Teresa’s life was radically transformed through salvation in 2000. Since then she has had the privilege of serving God through mentoring women from all walks of life. She is married with 4 children and 15 grandchildren. She serves at her church through prayer ministry and as a Freedom Group facilitator. Teresa is excited to walk side by side with Family LIFE Center bringing mothers from brokenness to purpose!
Coming soon!
rochell@familylifecenterhome.org
Rochell has served the Lord through the Family LIFE Center (FLC) maternity home since 2007. She has been a volunteer, housemother, and Executive Director at the FLC. Rochell moved to Michigan in 1998, attended Calvin College, and met her husband at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids. She has been married since 2001 and enjoys serving the Lord with her husband and their 4 children.