Best Wishes to Suzy Cowen

The board of directors of Family Service of Glencoe is announcing the departure of our executive director, Susan E. Cowen, LCSW. Suzy has accepted a position as president and CEO of the Kenneth Young Center in the Chicago Northwest suburbs.

Suzy’s dedication and expertise have taken our agency to the next level as we have increased our outreach and support of the emotional needs of the Glencoe community. Our donor base has grown and our organization is financially sound. During her tenure, FSG has more than doubled in size—expanding counseling services, Glencoe Parent Connection, community partnerships, and opening up a secondary office location to meet community demand. In addition, this past year FSG completed a comprehensive strategic plan and a community-wide needs assessment that will guide our future as we continue to support and advocate for the socio-emotional needs of all who live or work in Glencoe.

Suzy’s leadership will be sorely missed, but we are confident that FSG will continue to provide high quality service as we embark on seeking our agency’s next executive director. Beginning May 1, Al Ross, LCSW, FSG clinical director, will serve as the interim executive director while maintaining his commitment to his current clients. Al brings decades of experience serving Glencoe children, teens and their parents and will maintain day-to-day operations during the transition. The FSG board of directors is forming a search committee comprised of internal and external stakeholders.

The quality of our services will continue to be our priority. Our clinical staff will provide consistent care and treatment throughout the search process. Upon selection, details about the new executive director will be shared.

Please join us in showing Suzy our sincere appreciation for all of her accomplishments at FSG. We wish her the very best in her next position.