About Us

Child & Family Services provides the most complete counseling, wellness and crisis services in the Great Lakes Bay Region. From supportive counseling to corporate wellness and sexual assault recovery, our clinical team combined with the area’s leading psychiatrist takes a holistic approach for individuals, families and area businesses.

Since 1870

In 1870, the founders of Child & Family Services were committed to improving the quality of life for women and children by providing needed shelter, food, and clothing. Since that day, the services of the agency have changed to continually meet the needs of those who live or work in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Our Vision

Building Better Lives for individuals and families as the leading resource for emotional recovery and well-being.

Core Values:

Our values are fundamental to our mission. They are the foundation of our practice, define who we are and set us apart from other providers. They underlie our vision of the future, our decisions, actions and behaviors. Thank you for the opportunity to Partner with you as the leading resource for emotional recovery and well being.

  • Providing hope
  • Advocating for you
  • Respect for one another & those we serve
  • Teaching tools for life
  • Nurturing community relationships
  • Excellence in clinical practice
  • Realizing your potential

Annual Report and Strategic Plan

2023 Annual Report

In our annual report, we humbly share the outcomes of our efforts in the past year. We included important data and narratives that reflect our ongoing journey to support our communities through mental health and counseling services. 

Leadership Team

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Annie Coker, LMSW, CTS

Sexual Assault Center Director

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Maureen Burns

Finance Director

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Catherine Martinez

Marketing & Fund Development Manager

Jill Hogenson, LMSW

President/CEO

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Gina Latty, LMSW

Counseling & Employee Wellness Center Director

Administrative Team

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Sheila Wizner

Support Specialist

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Louise Salazar

Support Specialist Supervisor

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Alison Gonzalez

Billing Manager

Bobbie Jo Schmidt

Administrative Manager

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Cindy Wesolek

Support Specialist

Kristi Turk

Intake and Supports Coordinator

Board Members

David Puskar (Board Chair)
Braun Kendrick

Ken Kujawa (Vice Chair)
Century 21

Jim Bickel (Treasurer)
Frankenmuth Credit Union

Peggy O’Neil (Board Secretary)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

Cherie Long
Heart of the City

Alexandria Brady
Brady Law

Adam Gonzalez
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC

Jennifer Hatch
Saginaw Valley State University

Luis Jimenez
Ana Luis Salon & Day Spa

Eddie Jones
Saginaw Valley State University

Terry Keyser
Hemlock Virtual School

Shirley Norman
Retired MDHHS Employee

Carol Peterson
Gateway Financial

Geri Rudolf
Diocese of Saginaw

Kristen Wuerfel
Tristar Trust

Michelle Thurlow
Glastender

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Contact Us

Please use the following form to contact Child & Family Services. One of our professionals will respond promptly to your inquiry.

 

Location Information

2838 Automotive Centre Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603

Ph: +1 (989) 790-7500
Fx: +1 (989) 790-8037

 

Office Hours

Mon – Thu:8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday:8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sexual Assault Hotline:

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