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
Emily Thompson
Clinical Services