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1608 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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Our mission

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

Opportunities

Child Care/Foster Parent

Provide child care during our Trauma Support Groups. Become a foster parent.

  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Admin/Events

Assist with clerical tasks in our offices. Plan and execute a special event for children in our Foster Care program. Educate others about the work of Family & Children Services at Fairs and Festivals.

  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Fundraising/Collection

Create a personal fundraising page. Organize a diaper or personal care product drive for our pantry. Collect books and board games for our Family Center Resource Room. Support a family we serve for the holidays by purchasing gifts and a holiday meal.

  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Virtual, Indoor, Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Gardening

Help maintain our gardens and landscaping throughout the spring, summer and fall.

  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Outdoor
  • None, On-site
  • Weekdays, Weekends
How you help

Our volunteers are an important part of helping us fulfill our mission to help strengthen the lives of children, individuals and families. We have volunteers that work on a regular schedule, on annual projects, and even on a one-time basis. We will match your interests, availability and skills to our volunteer opportunities.

About us

Family & Children Services offers integrated child welfare, behavioral health and crisis services as one organization – Board, Staff and Foster Parents – with a unity of purpose.