Our Story
Family & Children’s Service of Ithaca (F&CS) is a dedicated nonprofit community agency that has been serving the Ithaca area since 1885. Formed from the merger of the Ithaca Children’s Home and the Family Society of Ithaca in 1958, F&CS focuses on promoting the well-being of individuals and families through high-quality mental health care and social services. With a commitment to addressing the unique needs of children, F&CS provides a wide range of services including mental health care for all ages, Employee Assistance Programs for local businesses, outreach to vulnerable youth, and community education initiatives.