First Friends Playtime
Birth to Three Playgroup
Kidstime-Parentime
Library Fun
Breastfeeding Classes
Parent Support Groups
Connections Program
Community Response Program
Parent Education Workshops
Toy and Book Lending Library
Warm-line
Contact Us

Lakeland Family Resource Center is a place you can turn to for support or find answers to parenting and family questions.
 
The center is a non-profit organization serving Washburn County. We are supported by grants and donations. There are no fees for our services.
 
Programs and Services offered:
 
First Friends Playtime:
Mondays, 10:00-12:00pm
The main focus during First Friends is infant stimulation with toys, music and movement. Parents have an opportunity to share parenting joys and fears.
 
Birth to Three Playgroup:
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
This playgroup is facilitated by Birth to Three Coordinator LeAnn Johnson. Art project materials are provided and the morning closes with circle music time.
 
Kidstime-Parentime:
Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00pm
Participants, staff, and area agencies discuss, learn, and share ideas and experiences to enrich parenting skills. Art or play materials are available to children of all ages.
 
Library Fun:
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am @ Birchwood School Library (during the school year)
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15am @ Shell Lake Public Library
Parents, grandparents, relatives, daycare providers, even neighbors, are invited to bring their favorite little one to this special sharing time of stories, craft and snack.
 
Everyone is welcome to use the services at Lakeland Family Resource Center as there is no age limit or minimum.
 
Breastfeeding Classes:
2nd Thursday of each month, @ 1:30pm
This class is facilitated by Amber Bednar of WA CTY Health Department
 
Parent Support Groups:
Parent Support Groups has varying areas of interest, need and support.
 
Connections Program:
Connections Program is a program that works one on one with parents on specific parenting issues or concerns.
 
Community Response Program:
This voluntary program is designed to provide individual families with supports to identify their strengths and to ensure their success in meeting their goals.
 
Parent Education Workshops:
Parent Education Workshops, classes with an emphasis in areas such as positive parenting, nutrition, health, anger management, stress reduction, child development, and CPR.
 
Toy and Book Lending Library:
Toy and Book Lending Library has parenting resources and children's books. Not too mention countless videos and toys that can be checked out.
 
Warm-line (715) 635-4669
Warm-line is a telephone service for questions, support and referrals. If you call after hours please leave a message.
 
The mission of Lakeland Family Resource Center is to provide programs and services through prevention, education, support and collaboration with other resources in the community. Lakeland is available to all families and children in Washburn County.

 
Programs funded by:
Washburn County Department of Health and Human Services
Children's Trust Fund
Packers Foundation