Our History
In 1959, members of the Lenawee County Ministerial Association and Associated charities collaborated with other civic-minded individuals on the need for a counseling service. A local board of directors was formed, and by January of 1960, Family Counseling Services was formally incorporated as a non-profit, non-sectarian organization.
On July 5, 1961 the agency opened its doors to the public, providing child and family services to residents of Lenawee County. Since that date, services have been expanded and an ever increasing number of clients are served by the agency. Family Counseling and Children's Services became a United Way agency the following year. In 1968 the agency joined Child and Family Services of Michigan, Inc.
Family Counseling and Children's Services became accredited by the Council on Accreditation in 1990.
At present, many community services and programs are included under the Family Counseling and Children's
Services umbrella.
These include:
- Individual, Marriage & Family Counseling
- Pregnancy Counseling
- Foster Care & Adoption
- Catherine Cobb Safe House
- Domestic Violence Alternative Program
- Foster Home Licensing
- Adoption Studies