Welcome
Family
Service, founded in 1930, is a community organization with a customized
approach to delivering proven, high-quality senior and caregiver
services, counseling for all ages, and Latino support services. We
annually respond to almost 7,500 children, adults, and families in
communities across Lake and northern Cook Counties in Illinois.
· Services Family Service is a regional social-service leader focused on three core initiatives:
· Senior and Caregiver Services
· Counseling for All Ages
· Latino Support Services
See the Programs page for more information.
· Affordable and Open to All Clients come from diverse communities across the full economic spectrum and life cycle. Services are available on a sliding scale fee basis. No one is turned away within our service area, regardless of their ability to pay. Many services are available at no out-of-pocket cost to the client.
· Expert Staff The Family Service staff is comprised of highly-qualified professionals with a deep understanding of dynamic social-service issues, including bilingual/bicultural challenges. Our clinicians average over 20 years of post-license experience, all have Master’s degrees, and all but two are licensed clinical social workers (LCSW). Our caring staff makes a proven difference in the lives of thousands of community residents…every day.
Services are available in both English and Spanish and are available regardless of the individual's ability to pay.
Mission Statement
Family Service seeks to be the leader in providing effective, responsive and innovative programs of human services. Family service assists individuals, families and communities in positively adapting to the ever-changing landscape of today's society. It is committed to the people it serves, to advancement of the field of practice and to proactive identification and response to changing societal needs.
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