Wednesday Jun 19

Family Preservation

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STVCCFamily Preservation:  Helps at-risk families, referred by State Department of Human Services, to improve parenting and life skills.  These families have been identified by the courts as at risk of being separated due to concerns for the children’s health.  STVCC Family Preservation staff partner with, offer support and teach, families, helping them remain together in a safe and nurturing environment.

(517) 323.4734 ext. 1610        e-mail

If you are NOT currently a customer of St. Vincent Catholic Charities and you are in crisis, please call 911 or Ingham Emergency Services at (517) 346.8460.
  1. Read about the types of services provided by STVCC Family Preservation.
  2. Learn how to access Family Preservation Services.
  3. Find out about our hours and location.
  4. Find out about volunteer opportunities.
  5. Read about the history.
  6. Check out our service statistics.

Types of Services Provided

STVCC Family Preservation parent aids partner with families referred by Ingham County Department of Human Services (DHS) to work toward establishing a safe and loving home for their children and family.  Services include, but are not limited to:
  • Parenting education.
  • Household management.
  • Health and Nutrition.
  • Hygiene.
  • Budgeting.
  • Locating permanent housing.
  • Referrals to community resources.

Accessing Family Preservation Services

STVCC Family Preservation services are contracted by Ingham County Department of Human Services to provide prevention services to families that have been referred by Ingham County Children’s Protective Services, as being at-risk for abusing or neglecting their children.  STVCC Family Preservation is also contracted to provide services to families whose children are currently in out of home placement.
  • For more information please call (517) 323.4734.

STVCC Family Preservation Hours and Location

  • Office Hours are Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • STVCC is located at 2800 W. Willow St. Lansing, MI 48917.

Volunteer Opportunities

Opportunities include: 
  • Office Assistant:  Assist case managers with clerical work such as filing and copying, freeing up their time for direct care services.

    • For more information call (517) 323-4734 ext. 1204 or CLICK HERE.  (please link to volunteer page)

History of STVCC Family Preservation

STVCCThe agency was founded in 1948 by Msgr. Slowey under direction of the Catholic Lansing Diocese and has continued to grow in response to the community’s needs for foster care and adoption assistance.  For over 60 years STVCC’s services to children and families have grown to meet the changing needs.  The STVCC Family Preservation Program (also known as parent aide) was established in 1982, to help empower  and keep families together in safe and loving environments for children.

Service Statistics

First, here are some Federal and State stats on children in care:

  • There are approximately 18,000 children living in Michigan Foster Care.  Over 6,000 of them are eligible for adoption.
  • This year approximately 450 children will turn 18 years old while living in Michigan foster care.
  • Over 500,000 children living in the United States are in foster care.
  • Demographic Profiles for The STVCC Counseling Services: In Progress