Click on one of our programs for more details
Mommy Daddy and Me
Morning Playgroups		 Sleepy-Time
Story hour
Playtime in the Park Hospital Visitation Program
Baby Closet Home Visitor Program
For More Information Contact Catherine Benda (Director) 482-9363
These programs are funded in part by: Copper Country United Way, Episcopal Relief & Development, Michigan Department of Education, Western UP District Health Department, Episcopal Association for College Work, Service Organizations, Local Churches and Individuals


Mommy Daddy and Me Program

The Importance of the Early Years

Indoor playgroups begin October 2nd. Please check the calendar for special closings

Want to SEE what playgroup is about? Click here for pictures!


A playgroup setting offering parents and children the chance to interact in an enriching environment, including singing, dancing, reading and arts and crafts. Registration is required and may be completed upon arrival to playgroup. Or you may print our registration form here and mail it to KFRC.

  Day Time Location
  Mondays 9:30AM -
12:00PM		 Trinity Episcopal Church
205 East Montezuma Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
482-2010
  Tuesdays 9:30AM -
11:30PM		 Portage Lake United Church
1400 East Houghton Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
This playgroup is for infants ages birth to 1 year only
482-5224
  Thursdays 10:00AM -
12:00PM 		Lake Linden
Lake Linden High School
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
296-0698
  Fridays 9:30AM -
12:00PM		 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
1000 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930
482-2381

Playtime in the Park

For the months of June - September, KFRC and BHK Child Development Board present Playtime in the Park for preschoolers and their siblings. Print a copy of the 2008 schedule here. All families must complete a registratin form. Forms will be available at each park and can also be printed here.


View pictures from Playtime in the Park here

Home Visitation Program

A trained, professional home visitor makes weekly visits to provide support and information to pregnant women and parents of infants and toddlers ages 0 -36 months.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED    NO FEE

Hospital Visitation Program

Each new mother at Keweenaw Memorial Medical Center and Portage Health System receives a visit and a "Welcome Baby" bag containing information on community resources, child health, safety and development and the opportunity to sign up for 12 (free) issues of "Parenting: The First Year" newsletter. If you did not receive a visit in the hospital and would like to receive a copies of the First Year newsletters, please print the following registration form and mail it to KFRC. Sign up for Newsletter here

Baby Closet

Donations of gently used baby items, baby clothes, and maternity wear are accepted at KFRC and in turn distributed to families who can use them.

If you are interested in donating an item or are in need of an item please call 482-9363.


This website was designed and developed by Anne Baldridge.