Family & Children Services works to build strong, safe, and self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Description:
Family & Children Services serves approximately 8,000 children, teens, and adults annually in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Through a wide range of health and human services, the agency increases the strength, safety, and self-sufficiency of individuals, families, and communities. Services include mental health counseling, family violence prevention, intervention and treatment, substance abuse treatment, mental health care and abuse prevention services for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, independent living skills training for youth exiting foster care, and family loans and support services.

History:
Family & Children Services has served the local community for close to 60 years. The agency will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2008. Over the years, the agency has expanded services to meet the changing needs of individuals and families, and increased its partnerships and collaborations to expand resources for the community.

Contact person: Maryanne McGlothlin, Director Of Development, (phone), (email)
Main office number: (650) 326-6576
TDD number: (408) 795-1022

Address:

375 Cambridge Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.fcservices.org

Directions:

Family & Children Services is located one block north of California Avenue, east of El Camino Real. Cross street Birch.

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	American Sign Language, Cambodian, Cantonese, Hindi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes