Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1908

 
From newborns to adults, the Family, Inc., an affiliate of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Foundation, provides high-quality services to foster health and wellbeing in the home, school and community. Whether offering Early Childhood Services, Family Support Services, Parental Education Services or Counseling and Therapy Services, for almost 100 years the Family Services Agency has responded to the growing and changing needs of the residents of Montgomery County, Maryland.

A Long Tradition of Helping Families

 
In 1908, the Social Services League (SSL)  was founded by a group of neighbors each of whom contributed a few dollars to hire a public health nurse to help Montgomery County farmers deal with the ravages of tuberculosis, becoming the first social service agency in the county. As the needs of our community's families changed, so did the organization's focus. The SSL expanded to include helping children through adoption, foster care, and the juvenile justice system. In 1959, the Social Services League changed its name to the Family Services Agency, Inc., to more accurately reflect the range and scope of the many services and aid offered. The modern Family Services Agency, Inc., features an array of child and family support programs as well as a wide range of mental health services. As long as there are people whose lives can be improved with supportive and collaborative programs, we will be here for them. We will continue to evolve, adapting the services we offer to address our neighbors' most critical needs.

Our Mission

Family Services' mission is to foster strong and healthy individuals and families through innovative education, behavioral health, child development, and social services that address the needs in the home, school, and the community.

Our Vision

Family Services, Inc., will be at the forefront in the development and delivery of services that meet the needs of a cultural diverse and evolving community. 

Family Services, Inc., Strategic Plan 2008-2010

Family Services, Inc., is committed to continue to provide its community with quality services.  The goals and objectives for the 2008-2010 period have been outlined in the Strategic Plan. Click here to view our Strategic Plan.