About Us

It began with a house fire in 1914, and a group of concerned Glencoe citizens who rallied to the aid of a family in need.  From that tragedy, a truth emerged: in times of crisis, our community was one that would come together to support those most requiring it.  The seeds of Family Service of Glencoe were planted.


Nearly one hundred years later, times have changed, but Family Service of Glencoe's mission remains:  promote a stronger community by meeting individual and family needs through services that identify, prevent and resolve social and emotional problems including:

 

  • Family, couple, individual, and youth counseling services available at a sliding scale and at no charge to the unemployed
  • 24-hour crisis intervention in cooperation with Glencoe Public Safety
  • Alternatives to Violence programs
  • Youth, parent and school outreach and facilitation
  • Confidential scholarship assessment
  • Senior housing assistance

 

Join us in our mission to improve the lives of those who live and work here. 

To learn more about us, watch our video:

"In 1914, when our parents and grandparents were laying the bricks on Park Avenue, digging the sewer lines and organizing a government, they built a heart into the community: Family Service of Glencoe.  FSG today continues to build a stronger community by helping Glencoe families in need."

Susan Cowen, Family Service of Glencoe Executive Director