0
1608 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
I'm Interested Visit Website Volunteer Page
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
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.