The Family Support Center of Barry County held their Annual Meeting on February 14, 2023, to review and celebrate 2022 progress made in their mission to “eliminate and prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect.”
During the meeting, the Family Support Center (FSC) recognized Sheryl Overmire for her long standing active support and volunteer work. Jennifer Eastman, Board of Directors President, commented “Sheryl has been a Board Member since 1984 serving as both President and more recently Vice President of the Board. She consistently supports many of our events such as the Very Barry and the Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser. She served for many years as the Chair of the Program Committee which monitors current and recommends new programming to ensure the organization stays relevant in strengthening families.” Linda Maupin, executive director commented “the Family Support Center is grateful for Sheryl’s outstanding support and loyalty for so many years of service to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect in Barry County.”
The Family Support Center of Barry County offers many services to strengthen families such as Family Education, Kinship Family Support Services, Mandated Reporter Training, supports safe sleep environments with cribs/toddler beds/pack ‘n plays, provides diapers to Barry County baby pantries, as well as education on the impacts of Trauma, along with many other services. The Family Support Center can be reached at 269-945-5439 or email linda@familysupportbarry.com.
