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 support, strengthen, and preserve the safety, well-being, and dignity of children, individuals, and families.

Who we served in 2023:

Individuals

Children

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Income Under 200% Poverty Level

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Under Age 24

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Find Therapy

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.

Explore the expertise of our Counseling Center and therapists.

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Get Help Now

For youth who are experiencing a crisis, we provide immediate interventions 24/7 through our Mobile Crisis Response program. Call 269.373.6000 now for immediate help.

Learn how we help and request immediate crisis assistance.

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Support Our Work

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.

Join us and become a source of hope.

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Become A Foster Parent

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.

Learn more about what foster parenting could mean for you.

Learn More about Fostering

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.

Get to know our culture and the meaningful careers we offer.

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Family & Children Services1 week ago

It’s #SuicidePreventionMonth - if you or someone you know are struggling, there is help! Call or text #988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to speak to someone and get immediate support. You are worth it.

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Family & Children Services2 weeks ago

Curious about Foster Care? Learn from one of our specialists whether it’s right for you! We will be at Ramona Park on September 24th, 4-6pm to answer all of your questions. Look forward to seeing you there. https://fcsource.org/be-a-foster-parent/

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Family & Children Services3 weeks ago

We were thrilled to spend time at @walmartgullroad this week to accept a donation to our HANDLE WITH CARE Annual Fund, our fund that meets immediate needs and provides direct client services when there is no other source in the community.

For 121 years, Family & Children Services has provided a continuum of care for youth and families in Southwestern Michigan. We have been able to serve the most under resourced in our community because of partners like Walmart.

Thank you Walmart #5064 on Gull Road, for your continued partnership and congratulations on your grand re-opening of the store!

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Family & Children Services3 weeks ago

Join our team working hard to keep families together. Begin your rewarding career at Family & Children’s Services today. Visit to learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3T7pxsx

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Family & Children Services4 weeks ago

First Day Shoe Fund provides new athletic shoes to students at Kalamazoo County Public elementary schools at no cost. Any caregiver who needs shoes for their elementary aged student can order online at www.firstdayshoefund.org/order or by scanning the QR code on the image. Online ordering opens on August 19th and will close on September 10th.

If you order online, you will get an email confirmation; please keep this email as it acts as a receipt for your order. Students will also receive a paper order form once school starts and caregivers can order by returning this to their school if ordering online isn’t possible. Shoes will be fitted between September 16th - October 4th at the school buildings.

Please share to spread this fantastic opportunity to our community!

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Family & Children Services4 weeks ago

TIMBo (Trauma Informed Mind Body program) is a research-backed program designed specifically to help women cope with chronic anxiety, depression, and PTSD. It is part peer support group, part yoga class.

The program focuses on the person's present life — not the past trauma — and how their overactive or under-active nervous system impacts their current relationships and everyday life.

TIMBo at Family & Children Services is a nine-week program limited to 12 participants. It will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 pm starting September 9, 2024, with the last class on November 18. The registration deadline will be 9/1/24.

If you’d like to sign up, please contact Mary Beth Thomas: (email) mbtayoga.com or (call) 269-217-5584. For more information, please visit mbtyoga.com.

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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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