A full 85 cents
of every dollar
we receive
is spent directly
on services
for our clients.
We have served the
Southwestern Michigan Community
for more than 100 years.
CFS originated in 1891 as the Children's Aid Society, which helped hundreds of orphaned children find permanent homes. The 1970's brought a merger, a name change to Child & Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc., and the beginning of an expansion of services. During the 1980's, many new programs were developed, and CFS consolidated its identity as a full-service agency.In 2004, CFS merged with the Link Crisis Intervention Center adding 24 hour crisis services to children and families to our continuum of care. In 2005, CFS merged with West Michigan Guardianship strengthening our commitment to providing quality programs for our most fragile citizens. In 2007, CFS entered into a management agreement with Safe Shelter, Inc. adding Domestic Violence Shelter services to our growing CFS family. CFS is proud to serve the people of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties - and we're ready for the challenges that lie ahead.
CFS is a private, nonprofit agency
A full 85 cents of every dollar we receive
is spent directly on services for our clients.
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CFS offers numerous programs to serve your needs...
Foster Care
With over 110 Years of foster care experience, Child & Family Services is the agency to trust when you need a guide if you wish to become a foster parent. learn more...
Day Services for Seniors
This Program is designed specifically for persons with Alzheimer's-related forms of dementia. Day Services for Seniors is offered Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-5:30pm. The Program also offers support groups for caregivers of the elderly. learn more...
Homecare Services
Light housekeeping, errands, doctor visits and companionship: These are just a few examples of what the CFS homecare Program can offer to Seniors who are living in their own homes in Berrien. learn more...
Homeless Youth Prevention (HYP)
HYP is Homeless Youth Prevention it is a foster care program for teenagers who have been in the system for years and who have not been stabilized in a foster home. learn more...
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