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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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.

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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 Services1 day ago

Just before the holiday season, the Paw Paw Post of the Michigan State Police called to ask if we had families in need of a shopping trip to help with holiday shopping.

6 families were treated to breakfast, compliments of Walmart, and $1000/each to shop with, compliments of the Michigan State Troopers.

It was a really special day for some of our client families! We are so grateful to Walmart for loaning us some of their employees to help with the shopping and for the donuts and beverages. And really grateful to the State Troopers for supporting the community in such a concrete and compassionate way!

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Family & Children Services2 days ago

CEO Diane Marquess and Director of Clinical Services Susan Davis are a part of The Coordinating Council TCC Issue Action Group for Mental Health, a part of Calhoun County Summit Pointe. The goal of their action group is to review important community data related to mental health, create goals to improve mental health outcomes, and work collaboratively to carry out those goals.

One of our Visions as an Agency is that mental health services are available to those who need them. Though we are facing serious head winds with cuts to mental health services and Medicaid, joining groups like The Coordinating Council TCC will help us reach that vision.

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Family & Children Services3 days ago

Thank you so much to Arbor Financial Credit Union for their gift to our HANDLE WITH CARE annual fund. The HANDLE WITH CARE Annual Fund is an essential safety net for those who turn to Family & Children Services for help in a crisis. It meets immediate needs and provides direct services when there is no other source in the community.

We are so grateful for partners like Arbor Financial Credit Union who are as passionate as we are about helping strengthen children and families in our community.

If you would like to join us and companies like Arbor Financial Credit Union in strengthening children and families, click here: https://fcsource.org/support-us/handle-with-care-fund/

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Family & Children Services1 week 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 Services1 week 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 Services1 week 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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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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