About Us - Family & Community Services, Inc.

Our Mission

Family & Community Services, Inc. (FCS) seeks to strengthen, empower and
enrich the lives of individuals and families through a broad continuum of services.

Our Vision

Family and Community Services, Inc. will effectively respond to community
needs by advocating for social awareness and social action in these four
primary areas:

Engaging and Empowering Communities
Strengthening and Supporting Individuals and Families
Focusing on the Futures of Children, Dependents, and Youth
Providing Tools for Healthier Lives

Action outcomes include striving towards achieving a high level of dignity and satisfaction for our clients, developing innovative partnerships, promoting volunteerism, and maintaining a strong financial position.

Who We Are

Family & Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit corporation headquartered in Portage County, Ohio. The agency began in 1941 as the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Ravenna Deanery with just two programs and two staff members. Today, FCS operates over 70 social service programs throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, providing a wide range of community support services that address homelessness and housing issues, transportation gaps, food insecurity, domestic violence, behavioral health and addiction, and gaps in care for youth, seniors, and veterans.

On January 1, 2024, Family & Community Services merged with AxessPointe Community Health Centers, forming Axess Family Services. This strategic partnership builds upon the existing infrastructure of both entities to provide high-quality healthcare and community support, fostering healthier and stronger communities. While each organization operates with their own identities, branding, and online presence, they share their official tagline, Partners in Community Care, and mission to forge new paths, create innovative solutions, and provide comprehensive care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities, improving health equity for all.

SCOPE OF OUR WORK

Family & Community Services serves nearly 200,000 adults and children each year. The impact of these services is magnified further through the efforts of 3,800 volunteers who are dedicated to its programs and its mission. FCS extends its reach to 28 counties across Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. As Family & Community Services continues on its path forward, it remains committed to meeting the needs of the community, and to Go Forth and Do Good.