150 Years of Amazing Strength Metropolitan Family Services has been a voice for families for more than 150 years. A voice that speaks for those who need compassionate counsel and supportive services.  In Chicago and suburban communities we provide programs for every family member – from young children to older adults – and we champion social policies that protect us all.  Because for more than 150 years, we have never stopped believing in the amazing strength of families.

How Your Gift Is Spent In our fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 total operating expenses of $32,743,000 were allocated as follows: 

Program Services Total – 81%

• 21%     Mental Health
• 19%     Child and Youth Development
• 11%     Counseling
• 8%       Economic Stability 
• 7%       Older Adults
• 7%       Parent Development
• 5%       Legal Aid
• 2%       Violence Prevention and Intervention
• 1%       Employee Assistance Network (EAN)
• 1%       Public Policy

Support Services Total – 19%

• 14%     Management and General
• 4%       Fundraising