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Behind the Scenes: Keeping Families on Track

Behind the scenes at Child & Family Services, there are moments of quiet impact you don’t always see.


A local mom of four has been working hard toward reunification with her children, showing steady commitment to creating a safe, stable future for her family. Then she unexpectedly lost her vehicle in an accident putting her job, her progress, and her reunification at risk.


Instead of giving up, she reached out for help and stayed focused on her goals.


Because of the generosity of local foundations and donors, CFS was able to step in quickly to help her secure reliable transportation so she could keep working, attend appointments, and stay connected to her children.


It’s a simple thing, a car, but to this mom it is a huge step towards getting her family back.


This is the kind of impact happening every day—supporting families through real-life obstacles, keeping progress on track, and helping parents and children move forward together.


If this story resonates with you, we invite you to be part of these behind-the-scenes moments—helping ensure families have the support they need when it matters most.

Upcoming Events

CFS Family Movie Morning

Featuring The Super Mario Galaxy

Join us on April 11 at 10 am

The Charlevoix Cinema III

107 Antrim Street

Charlevoix, MI 49720


Come enjoy a fun morning with your family and learn about the need for foster families in Charlevoix County. Come for the movie — leave inspired! 🌟


The first 100 people to RSVP will receive free tickets


RSVP Here


Intro to Foster Care


Child & Family Services invites you to an Intro to Foster Care licensing session designed for those interested in becoming foster parents. Learn about the licensing process, the need for foster homes in our community, and how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of local children and families. Join us on April 15th, at 5:45 PM to take the first step toward opening your home and heart.


Register Here

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Honor Gina’s Legacy With a Gift to CFS


As Gina Aranki prepares to retire after 25 years of extraordinary leadership, we invite you to honor her dedication with a gift to Child & Family Services.


Your donation will continue the work Gina has championed—providing safety, support, and hope to children, youth, adults, and families across Northern Michigan.


To give in Gina’s honor, you may donate online or send a check to:

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan

3785 Veterans Drive

Traverse City, MI 49684

(Please note “In honor of Gina Aranki.”)


Thank you for celebrating her legacy with us.

Our Impact

Our 2025 Impact Report


For over 88 years, Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan has stood alongside children, youth, and families—offering stability, support, and hope. Our 2025 Impact Report reflects the resilience of those we serve, the dedication of our team, and the generosity of supporters like you.


Thank you for being part of our mission. Your support keeps us deeply rooted and allows hope to grow.



Read our Impact Report here.

Help Us Stay Steady Through Uncertain Times


For $10 a month, you can give a child in foster care something to hold onto when the world feels scary. Become a monthly donor.


Recent funding cuts have deeply impacted many of our vital programs. By becoming a monthly sustaining donor, you help ensure we can keep showing up for vulnerable youth—month after month, no matter what. Your ongoing support makes long-term impact possible.

Our child welfare, counseling, wraparound and respite programs are accredited by CARF International, assuring the more than 1,000 businesses, individuals, and organizations who contributed to our work last year of our commitment to clinical, administrative, and fiscal excellence.

CFS has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest honor for financial health and transparency. This distinction reassures our supporters that their contributions are making a real, lasting difference for children, youth, and families.

Candid has awarded CFS its highest honor for organizational transparency, reflecting our commitment to integrity and accountability.

Connect With Us

Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan

3785 Veterans Drive, Traverse City | (231) 946-8975

3434 M-119, Ste F, Harbor Springs | (231) 347-4463


  cfs@cfs3L.org   |  www.cfsnwmi.org 

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