A Source of Hope

Discover What We Do

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.

Meet our Therapists

Get Help Now

For those experiencing a crisis 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.

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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.

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

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family and children services counselors are the heart and soul of our team

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Family & Children Services2 days ago

Social Work is more than a job — it’s a way of life! We are so proud to have so many social workers doing extraordinary work for our clients and community. Thank you to each and every one! #SocialWorkMonth #CompassionPlusAction

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Family & Children Services3 days ago

CEO Diane Marquess joined Richard Piet from the Community Matters Battle Creek podcast to discuss the Agency and how we strengthen the safety and well-being of children, individuals, and families.

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Family & Children Services3 days ago

The Blueprint for Peace Council is committed to creating a future where communities thrive through unity, action, and transformation. In 2024, we’ve built powerful connections, amplified voices and laid the foundation for lasting change. In 2025, it’s going to be bigger!

Stay tuned as we continue to shape a community where every adult and every child thrives and is safe from community violence.
➡️ read the first edition 🔗 Link: https://issuu.com/mitransformation/docs/blueprint_for_peace_2024_issu

#KzooBlueprintForPeace #EndCommunityViolence #community #MichiganTransformation

Community Partners Pictured:
YWCA Kalamazoo
Prevention Works, Inc.
Gryphon Place
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo Public Safety
Family & Children Services
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region
Kalamazoo RESA
Stara Collaborative
The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan
The Kalamazoo Promise
Upjohn Institute
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies- WMU

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Family & Children Services4 days ago

Being a foster parent is just like being any kind of parent; it’s exciting, challenging, hilarious, full of up and downs. If you are interested in learning more about the process and if it’s right for you, fill out our inquiry form and one of our specialists will get in touch with you! https://fcsource.org/inquiry-form/

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Family & Children Services2 weeks ago

CEO Diane Marquess discusses what a day in the life is for our frontline staff working closely with our clients and community. Depending on the program and the work, it can certainly look different, but no matter what specific area our staff is working in one thing remains true – we have some of the hardest working, most compassionate staff out there! (We do have a few openings for staff! To learn more, click here: https://fcsource.org/careers/

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Family & Children Services2 weeks ago

Did you know Family & Children Services has an Amazon wish list? Our clients often need basic needs met like diapers, hygiene items, formula, and clothes. Typically, we purchase them with HANDLE WITH CARE dollars donated by generous members of our community. But it’s also possible to purchase them directly from our wish list and send to our agency! Click here to see the list of items most requested: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3B3O0TVTGH79T?ref_=wl_share (Just remember to put your name in the “from” box so we know who to thank.)

If you would prefer to donate money and have us purchase them for clients, click here: https://fcsource.org/support-us/handle-with-care-fund/

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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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