VFW National Home for Children
Address
3573 South Waverly Road
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1521
Description:
A private, non-profit, licensed residential child care agency providing long and short term residency to children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members. Services are also available for children of active-duty military service personnel who are not able to provide adequate care for their children through the approved family plan arrangement.
EDUCATION PROGRAM: Children attend local public schools. The education department provides tutoring, a computer lab, a library, piano lessons, drug and alcohol awareness training, a student work program and community service. The Ladies Auxiliary
Nursery School operates a licensed day care program and preschool.
RECREATION PROGRAM: Indoor and outdoor recreation areas include a community center with a gymnasium, exercise and weight room, music room, game room, softball diamond, soccer field, tennis court and playground. Activities include 4-H, sports
teams and camping experiences.
FACILITIES: The National Home campus includes 74 buildings on 629 acres including 36 brick homes, 2 duplexes, a community center, guest lodge, chapel, greenhouse, nursery school, maintenance buildings, museum, fire barn and administrative buildings.
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM Voice message system available after hours.
Intake Process:
Call the Helpline. Call or go online for information about living at the National Home.
Program Fees:
No fees
Eligibility:
Families of active-duty military personnel, veterans and relatives of VFW and VFW Auxiliary members. The family can be one or both parents with one or more children.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Miscellaneous
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Date of Official Change:
February 14, 2019
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1925
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Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
3573 South Waverly Road
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Mailing
3573 South Waverly Road
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Contacts
Patrice Green
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(517) 663-1521
Fax
(517) 663-3727
Military and Veteran Family Helpline
(800) 313-4200
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