Facts About Children's Friend and Family Services

Name	Children’s Friend and Family Services aka Children’s Friend
Founded	1837 as the Salem Seamen’s Orphans Society
Contact Info	110 Boston Street Salem, MA 01970 Tel: 978.744.7905 Fax: 978.740.9145 www.childrensfriend.NET
Corporate status	a 501(c)(3) charity
Governance	A Board of Directors of up to 18 members
Facilities	Salem (main office), Amesbury, Gloucester, Lawrence and Lynn
We are	One of the oldest, private, nonprofit child focused agencies in the nation, that treats youngsters in the context of their family and community, while helping them to realize their full potential
We serve	More than 4,500 children and family members, annually
We provide	A comprehensive set of innovative treatment and counseling services
Staff/Volunteers	130 staff members and 62 volunteers
Mission	It is the Mission of Children’s Friend and Family Services to improve the lives of children and promote strong families by partnering with community organizations to provide services that strengthen individuals, families and community life
Annual budget	$5 million
Service area	Essex County, Massachusetts
Services	Mental Health Counseling (clinics/schools/homes) Youth Mentoring Teen Parenting Program Juvenile Court Services Therapeutic Mentoring Parent to Parent Advocacy Program Coordinated Family Focused Care Consultation and community training
How You Can Help	Volunteer Donate Mentor