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Florence Crittenton Services – Jackson, Michigan

Florence Crittenton Services (FSC), a nonprofit organization, has been serving the Jackson County, Michigan, for the past 87 years. FCS began as a home for pregnant teens and for the first 40 years, its sole mission was to provide a loving environment for pregnant young women who had been ostracized from their families and friends.

But as society changed, so did Florence Crittenton Services. In the mid-seventies, more and more young women began to keep their babies, and not give them up for adoption. FCS worked with them to ensure that they continued their education, learned job skills and parenting skills, and developed tools necessary to live on their own with their babies.

FCS continues to evolve and add services to meet the needs of young people and families in Jackson County. Beginning in the late 1990s, it began designing programs to meet the needs of young fathers, homeless teens and families with adolescents who were struggling with life challenges. Today, we have expanded our services and programs, and we are still passionate about providing a safe and nurturing home for pregnant young women. FCS serves more than 650 teens and their families annually.

Programs and Services

Residential and Transitional Services—Serving girls and young women in the Michigan Family Independent Agency or Justice System, ages 12-18, who are pregnant or parenting–providing a loving group home, opportunities to continue education, employment development, individual counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and parenting classes.

Diversion Program—Serving anyone, ages 12-17, who is at risk of unhealthy or delinquent behavior. Provides assessments, counseling to youth and parents and substance abuse referrals.

Homeless Outreach Program—Serving anyone, ages 12-19, who is, homeless or at risk of being homeless. Provides emergency housing; assistance in locating housing, health care, financial assistance, and supportive counseling.

Teen Parent Services—Serving any parenting or pregnant adolescent up to age 20, providing home visits, parenting and child development education, birth control, nutrition and health care information, and crisis intervention.

Reentry Services—Serving anyone 12-17, who is returning to Jackson from residential treatment. Provides comprehensive assessment of individual needs, helps with a circle of support, education, and employment training.

For detailed information about this agency e-mail:
flocritt@sbcglobal.net