Family Life Center

Family Life Center We are here to empower and equip families and individuals to lead healthy, productive lives.

Additional locations in
Newton, 301 S Jackson Ave, Newton, IL 62448
Shelbyville, 225 E S 1st St, Shelbyville, IL 62565

šŸ“†18 Days To Go!!We are so excited for the upcoming Family Fest at the Cross! šŸŽ‰Young and old - everyone is welcome to joi...
05/28/2026

šŸ“†18 Days To Go!!

We are so excited for the upcoming Family Fest at the Cross! šŸŽ‰

Young and old - everyone is welcome to join us for a day of fun, connection, and encouragement.

Event Lineup:
šŸ•˜ 9:00 AM ā€“ Prayer Walk
šŸŽ¶ 10:00 AM ā€“ 12:00 PM ā€“ Worship & Live Music
šŸŽˆ 10:00 AM ā€“ 12:00 PM ā€“ Inflatables, Kids Games & Petting Zoo
šŸ” Food trucks will also be on-site with food available for purchase!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a meaningful and fun-filled day together. We canā€™t wait to see you there!

NOTE: Clients MUST register online prior to the event. Call the office for more details or sign up here šŸ‘‰ https://champ.ly/iPAi17Ut

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05/25/2026

Hey mama šŸ¤

If youā€™ve been feeling overwhelmed latelyā€¦ youā€™re not alone.
Some days are just really hard.

If youā€™re struggling, itā€™s okay to say that out loud.
Itā€™s okay to need support.
And your mental health matters just as much as everything else youā€™re carrying.

You donā€™t have to do this by yourself.

Weā€™re here to listen, to care, and to walk with you, whenever youā€™re ready. šŸ¤

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, as we remember and give thanks to those who made ...
05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, as we remember and give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We will reopen on Tuesday during our regular hours.

Need support in the meantime?
Visit us anytime at https://EmpowerFLC.com

šŸ¤ Motherhood can be beautifulā€¦ and overwhelming.During Maternal Mental Health Month, we want women to know:ā€¢ You are not...
05/18/2026

šŸ¤ Motherhood can be beautifulā€¦ and overwhelming.
During Maternal Mental Health Month, we want women to know:

ā€¢ You are not alone.
ā€¢ Your mental health matters.
ā€¢ Asking for help is a sign of strength.
ā€¢ Being constantly overwhelmed should not be your norm.
ā€¢ You are valuable, loved, and worthy of support.

If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, fear, or emotional exhaustion, please talk to someone you trust or seek professional support. Healing starts when we stop suffering in silence.

Our caring team is here to listen, support, and help guide you to resources and care. šŸ¤ If you need to talk to someone right away, reach out to the free National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. They are available 24/7 call or text (1-833-852-6262).

05/14/2026

Some stories give voice to what many mothers quietly carry.
Hannah Harperā€™s ā€œString Cheeseā€ audition highlights the emotional weight that can come with motherhood, and the importance of being seen, supported, and heard.
During Maternal Mental Health Month, we honor every mother navigating anxiety, depression, or overwhelm.
You are not alone. Help is here. Let's talk!

ā€œPrevention at every age.ā€It sounds simple, but itā€™s something a lot of women quietly put off. Not because it doesnā€™t ma...
05/11/2026

ā€œPrevention at every age.ā€

It sounds simple, but itā€™s something a lot of women quietly put off. Not because it doesnā€™t matter, but because everything else feels more urgent.
ā€¢ Appointments get delayed
ā€¢ Rest gets pushed aside
ā€¢ Small concerns get ignored

But your health isnā€™t something to circle back to later.
Itā€™s the foundation youā€™re building your life on right now.
Taking care of your health can look like:
ā€¢ Scheduling that check-up
ā€¢ Nourishing your body
ā€¢ Moving and resting well
ā€¢ Asking questions and paying attention

These arenā€™t small things. Theyā€™re powerful, preventative, life-shaping choices. No matter where you find yourself today, your health is worth paying attention to. You deserve care, support, and space to prioritize your health.

If you ever need a place to ask questions or take that next step, our nurses and advocates are here for you.

Today we celebrate the moms who are exhausted and giving their all.The moms rocking newborns through sleepless nights, p...
05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the moms who are exhausted and giving their all.
The moms rocking newborns through sleepless nights, packing school lunches, guiding grown children, loving children from far away, grieving children they miss deeply, and carrying the weight of motherhood with quiet strength every single day.

We celebrate birth moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, stepmoms, grandmas raising grandchildren, and the women who love and nurture others with a motherā€™s heart.

Motherhood is tireless, wholehearted, and without days off ā€” and real moms deserve to be celebrated today and every day. šŸ¤

Here at FLC, we honor you and want to be a help at any stage of motherhood. Reach out anytime ā€” our team is here to support and walk alongside you.

Come See Your Baby for the First Time šŸ’•Weā€™re hosting an Ultrasound Model Day on May 13th at our Shelbyville Center, and ...
05/06/2026

Come See Your Baby for the First Time šŸ’•

Weā€™re hosting an Ultrasound Model Day on May 13th at our Shelbyville Center, and weā€™d love for you to be part of it.

If youā€™re 7-12 weeks pregnant, you can receive free ultrasound images, a special first look at your little one, while helping our nurses grow in their skills and training.

Canā€™t make it that day?
No problem! Weā€™re happy to schedule your ultrasound at a time that works best for you.

šŸ“ž Call to reserve your appointment:
šŸ”³ Shelbyville ā€“ 217-774-4874

What comes after mattersā€¦No one really talks about the after.The thoughts that show up out of nowhere.The feelings you d...
04/15/2026

What comes after mattersā€¦

No one really talks about the after.
The thoughts that show up out of nowhere.
The feelings you didnā€™t expect.
The memories that donā€™t just disappear.
For some, the after feels heavy: emotionally, mentally, even physically. And that matters.
Your mental health matters.
Your questions matter.
Your story matters.

You donā€™t have to sort through it all alone. Weā€™re here to have real, open, judgment-free conversations and help you find healing at your own pace. šŸ’œ

šŸ“ Effingham: 217-342-5433
šŸ“ Shelbyville: 217-774-4874
šŸ“ Newton: 618-783-5433
Learn more: www.empowerflc.com

04/13/2026

Looking for 4 Pregnant Moms for Newton ProjectšŸ¤°

Family Life Center is once again inviting students from St. Thomas the Apostle School and Newton Community High School to view a live ultrasound of a baby in the womb. This project helps the students appreciate the life within the womb and learn about fetal development.

We are looking for 4 pregnant moms to participate. This will take place on April 24th at the Family Life Center in Newton. The moms can expect this to take about an hour of their time.

Do you know anyone that might be interested? Have them contact Allison Runyon at 217-342-5433 or by email at [email protected].

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605 Eden Avenue
Effingham, IL
62401

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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