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 2025:

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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Get Help Now

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 Services5 hours ago

We have officially started our 2026 Holiday Giving program where we match donors like you with clients of Family & Children Services to deliver hope this holiday season!

If you are interested in sponsoring a foster child or family, or want to donate items or money that will go towards making this season bright for our clients, email tesi.klipsch@fcsource.org or visit our website to learn more and sign up. https://fcsource.org/support-us/holiday-giving-program/

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Family & Children Services21 hours ago

Thank you to the Michigan chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, including our local Iota Sigma Omega Chapter, for their generous donation through Duffle Bags for Dignity, a Great Lakes Region service project supporting AKA Foster the Future. Filled with essential items and thoughtful touches of comfort, these bags are more than supplies. They are a reminder to young people in foster care that they matter and deserve dignity, care, and belonging. @aka.iso @akagreatlakes

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Family & Children Services1 week ago

Thank you so much to the Information Systems Team and Digital Systems Team from Honor Credit Union who volunteered with us for CU Kind Day. These top notch volunteers helped with Holiday Giving tag bags, put two new utility carts together, and helped organize and break down pantry items to stock. They got so much done for the Agency in the 5 hours they were here and we are so grateful!

Interested in having your team volunteer with us? Contact Heather Videto at heather.videto@fcsource.org.

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Family & Children Services1 week ago

Did You Know? October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (#SIDS) Awareness Month. Ensuring parents have the information they need to keep their children safe and protected is one of our values, and we know that starts right away!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/47R9fKs

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Family & Children Services3 weeks ago

We would appreciate your help restocking the pantry with essentials for our clients. We accept only brand-new items and no food, please!

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a drop off at our Kalamazoo location, contact Heather Videto at heather.videto@fcsource.org

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Family & Children Services3 weeks ago

Thousands of children across Michigan are being raised by relatives or close friends when parents are unable to care for them. Free help is available to kinship caregivers through our partners at the Kinship Care Resource Center. Call 800-535-1218 or visit kinship.msu.edu.

September is Kinship Care Month. There are many ways to care for children in our community. To learn more, click here: https://fcsource.org/be-a-foster-parent/.

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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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