A Source of Hope

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Since 1903, Family & Children Services has provided a continuum of care for youth and families in Southwestern Michigan. Our mission is to strengthen the safety and well-being of children, individuals, and families.

Who we served in 2024:

Individuals

Children

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Income Under 200% Poverty Level

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Under Age 24

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Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or something you can’t explain, we are here for you. If you are not in a crisis but are interested in getting help through our counseling center, learn more about our locations and therapists.

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For those experiencing a crisis call 269.373.6000 now for immediate help.

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Our ability to take care of youth and families depends on the generosity of people like you. There are many ways you can help Family & Children Services improve lives, from volunteering to donating to our endowment or annual funds.

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Care for Children

Family & Children Services continually needs welcoming homes and loving parents. When you share your heart and home, you can change the course of a child’s life in miraculous ways.

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Join Our Team of Caring Professionals

We are looking for talented people like you to help bring hope to children and families in our community. We offer a competitive benefits package, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for continued training and advancement.

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Family & Children Services2 days ago

This year's "Christmas in the 'Burg" was a bit chilly, but we are so grateful for the community of Vicksburg for inviting us to participate and talk about our mission and impact!

Special shout out to Sunset Lake Elementary's PTSO and the parents who donated so many toys for our holiday store!

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Family & Children Services3 days ago

Holiday Giving 2025 served over 3,600 clients! The impact of the generosity of Holiday Giving donors cannot be underestimated. These clients and families had not just basic needs met, but basic holiday joys as well.

We are so grateful to each and every one of you who were matched with clients, who gave to our holiday store, or who donated cash to help purchase items for clients. Because of you, thousands of your community members had a holiday season to remember. Thank you!

*If you would like to be contacted about joining our Holiday Giving program next year, email Tesi Klipsch at tesi.klipsch@fcsource.org to get on our (nice) list!

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Family & Children Services4 days ago

Holiday Giving 2025 was a huge success, thanks in part to our incredible volunteers. Over the course of 2 months leading up to our final drop off day, we had volunteers wrapping gifts, decorating the gym, helping unload and load gifts, and purchasing items for clients.

We were truly humbled by the outpouring of support we received by community volunteers. They helped this program that served thousands of people go off without a hitch!

Thank you so much to all who gave their time and talents; we appreciate you!

*If you would like to volunteer at Family & Children Services, email Heather Videto at heather.videto@fcsource.org

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Family & Children Services4 weeks ago

As part of our Strategic Plan, we are increasing our support to our community partners and community at large.

CEO Diane Marquess is part of the Coordinating Council for Blueprint for Peace Kalamazoo. The Blueprint for Peace is our community’s roadmap for reducing violence by addressing root causes while also strengthening how we respond in real time when violence occurs.

Family & Children Services understands for true change in the community, it will take all of us to come together and share ideas and resources to help those who need it most.

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Family & Children Services4 weeks ago

Last week our Families First team had a holiday pajama day.

Families First offers families intensive, short-term crisis intervention and family education services in their homes for four to six weeks using the Families First of Michigan model. Workers are available and accessible to the family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The worker helps the parents identify their needs and strengths with regards to parenting, and then develop a plan with them to meet their children’s developmental, physical, emotional, educational, medical, and safety needs.

It’s hard but important work, so we’re thrilled the team took a day to get comfortable and do a bit of team building before the holidays.

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Family & Children Services1 month ago

This week we celebrated the holidays with our all staff holiday event! We had great food by Maggie's Catering, a dynamic team building (and build up) segment with Gabriel Giron from Speak it Forward Inc - complete with a rock, paper, scissors competition, and holiday decorating offerings.

Our team works so hard all year; it is such an honor to give them a few hours to re-connect and play! Thank you to all of our staff who took the time to come and made it such a fun event!

*Thank you especially to Heather Videto and Penny Dapser from the Development team who decorated and organized the event!

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Thank you for your generous support and for helping us provide a continuum of care for youth and families in Southwestern Michigan.

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