Who We Are
Who We Are.
Whaley Children’s Center, a nonprofit in Flint, MI, provides supportive care and healing for children and teens who have suffered severe abuse or neglect. Through trauma-informed residential programs, education, mental health services, and independent living support, we create a safe environment where youth can heal and thrive. Our dedicated staff, mentors, and volunteers empower our children to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
Mission Statement
Whaley Children’s Center empowers youth and families to overcome trauma.
Vision Statement
Through dynamic leadership and dedicated staff and volunteers, Whaley Children’s Center will be a source of hope, care, and treatment to Michigan’s abused, neglected, and at-risk children and families.
Core Values.
We are committed to fostering a compassionate, inclusive, and supportive environment that empowers children, families, staff, and the community to create lasting positive change.
Children and Families
We have a total commitment to treating all children and families with fairness, dignity, and respect regardless of race, age, creed, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.
Staff Services
We embrace and encourage strengths-based relationships through the sharing of experiences and the celebration of multiculturalism in a supportive atmosphere.
Community Service
We strive to be leaders in the treatment of at-risk children and their families and create an environment that fosters positive change and growth.
Board of Directors.
Nadeem Gebrael Chair
Robert Perani Vice Chair
Todd Gilbert Secretary
Sue Mac Treasurer
Abdul Hadi Abro
Dave Anderson
Mike Drainville
Elias Fanous
Brandi McMunigal
T.J. Slivka
Gordy Taylor
Tamala Ware
Chiquita Whittington
Leadership Team.
Mindy Williams President & CEO
Amy Anderson
Chief Operating
Officer
Jennifer McKay Chief Advancement Officer
Michelle Shamel
Chief Program
Officer
Directors.
Randi Beard Residential Children’s Services
Brandi Brent Residential
Danelle Freeman Program Development
Nickela Green Residential
Oliva Nagel Development
Amber Nettell Finance
Ashleigh Sanders Community Development
Melissa Taylor Independent Living
