Mission, Vision & Facts

Mission and Vision

The mission of Catholic Family Services is to provide social services in the manner of Jesus Christ with compassion, care and concern for justice to all people in need and to advocate for their welfare calling those of good will to assist in this mission in the Diocese of Kalamazoo.

We envision ever-increasing stability and independence for the individuals, families and communities we serve by restoring hope and expanding our comprehensive, innovative and proactive social services throughout southwest Michigan.

Facts

Service Area
9 counties of southwest Michigan

Offices
4 service sites in 2 counties

People Served
Over 15,000 in 2009

Programs
The Ark Shelter (9 counties)
The Ark Community Services (10 counties)
Youth in Transition (Van Buren County)
Baraga Manor (Allegan County)
Bridges (Kalamazoo County)
Caring Network (Kalamazoo County)

Budget 2010
Over $2.7 million

Staffing
65

Board
7 members

Executive Director
Frances H. Denny, MBA, MSW, LMSW, ACSW

Bishop
Paul J. Bradley, Diocese of Kalamazoo