We strive to provide a continuum of services in the Child and Family Division. Part of our array includes several Family Preservation programs. These services are connected by being strength based, individualized and focused on keeping children safe in their own home.

Families First
Serving Barry, Eaton and Calhoun counties.
Families First of Michigan (FFM) works with children who are at risk for out of home placement. Services are focused on making community connections, increasing natural supports, budgeting and education. FFM is a voluntary program that provides intense services (a minimum of ten hours per week) to quickly (28 days) stabilize and preserve the family.

For information:
Rhea Freitag, Director
(269) 964-9235
rfrei@lssm.org

Home-Based Services
Serving Calhoun County
All of our Home Based Services programs build upon strengths as families work together to make changes when dealing with a child that has an emotional disturbance. Services can include: individual, couples and family counseling, play therapy, advocacy, community connections, respite and psychiatric care.

   Home Based Family Treatment
   For children aged 4 to 17 who have a serious emotional
   disturbance, a diagnosis of a mental illness, and who have
   previously participated in therapeutic services.

   Targeted Children’s Case Management
   For children aged 4 to 17 with a mental illness. The amount
   of case manager involvement will depend on the intensity of

   the child’s needs. 

   Toddler-Infant Parent Program
   For families with a child aged 3 or under where the primary
   caregiver has a mental health diagnosis that interferes with
   his or her ability to parent.

For information or referral:
Ginger Harbin, LMSW
(269) 964-9235 or (259) 832-0507
gharb@lssm.org


Family Connections
Serving families in Northeast Detroit (ZIP codes 48205, 48208, 48211, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48219, 48224, 48225 and 48234) with children from birth to age 5 who have complex challenges.

For information or referral:
Lena Wilson, BA, JD
Children & Families Program Manager
lwils2@lssm.org
(877) 464-3264

Lynn Marshall, MSW
Program Supervisor
lmarh@lssm.org
(877) 464-3264

Family Reunification Program
Serving Kalamazoo County
Family Reunification Program (FRP) services begin when a family welcomes their child home after an out of home placement or foster care. Services can include: individual, family and couples counseling, home management, budgeting, education, advocacy, case management and assistance making community connections.

For information:
Rhea Freitag, Director
(269) 964-9235
rfrei@lssm.org