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.
Services
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Description
VFW Auxiliary Child Care and Early Education Center: A Child Care and Early Education Center is a full-service, state-licensed child care facility with classrooms for infants, toddlers and preschool/school-age children. Teachers work closely with parents and one another to help each individual child reach his or her full potential, and parents are encouraged to take an active role in their childâs development.
Hours
Varies by age
Eligibility
Children of Veterans up to age 6
Fees
Varies by age
Intake Procedure
Call first
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Description
Military & Veteran Family Helpline: This is a free service that offers information, creates connections and gives hope to struggling military and veteran families.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Military and Veteran families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call helpline 800-313-4200 or email help@vfwnationalhome.org
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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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
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 14, 2019
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1925
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
VFW Auxiliary Child Care and Early Education Center: A Child Care and Early Education Center is a full-service, state-licensed child care facility with classrooms for infants, toddlers and preschool/school-age children. Teachers work closely with parents and one another to help each individual child reach his or her full potential, and parents are encouraged to take an active role in their childâs development.
Hours
Varies by age
Eligibility
Children of Veterans up to age 6
Fees
Varies by age
Intake Procedure
Call first
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
Military & Veteran Family Helpline: This is a free service that offers information, creates connections and gives hope to struggling military and veteran families.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:30PM
Eligibility
Military and Veteran families
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call helpline 800-313-4200 or email help@vfwnationalhome.org
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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
Fax
(517) 663-7549
Military and Veteran Family Helpline
(800) 313-4200
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