Caring solutions since 1891. We have helped more families and
individuals longer than anyone else. CFS serves residents of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.
Child & Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc. 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. And, in 2009, CFS acquired the 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.
We are a private, non-profit agency. A full
85 cents of every dollar we receive is spent directly on services for our clients.
The Council on Accreditation (COA) sets and evaluates nationally accepted standards for
social service agencies. We have been a proud member of COA for over six years.
