Family Service of Morris County (FSMC) is a private, non-profit organization serving Morris County for 197 years with a mission of strengthening the community by empowering individuals and families to meet and overcome life's challenges. Within our mission, we concentrate on prevention and early intervention in four strategic areas to make an impact on our communities by: 

Giving children the best start in life with programs that focus on improved social and emotional well being, parenting, early childhood education, grief counseling, family support and resources;
Keeping older adults independent and in their homes through social day centers, caregiver respite, in-home case-management, financial literacy and programs for the blind and visually impaired;
Building and maintaining healthy families by helping them cope with everyday challenges of stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, marital issues, and the unique concerns of Military families;
Preventing substance abuse in families and communities through education.

FSMC offers over 20 innovative programs that provide counseling, education, advocacy and support to nearly 6,400 children, families and seniors in the community. 

Patrice Picard, FSMC Executive Director, keeps focus on families

It can happen when you lose your job, the addictions kick in, or the stress mounts to exactly that point. Sometimes it is all of them, one at a time, or all at once, it doesn't matter. Everything is lost. And you fall off the cliff."In Morris County," said Patrice Picard, executive director of Family Service of Morris County, "it's a big cliff."

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Family Service of Morris County turns 197 years old!

In 1813, when the Female Charitable Society of Morristown was organized to help needy women and children, Abraham Lincoln was 4 years old. Knowing that history helps keep things in perspective, said Executive Director Patrice Picard. Family Service of Morris County, started 197 years ago by 17 women under the leadership of Mrs. Samuel L. Fisher, the wife of the minister of the First Presbyterian Church, marks its anniversary on Tuesday, August 10th.

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 BOARD HELP NEEDED
Do you know someone who you think would be a good addition to our Board of Managers?  We are looking for many different backgrounds, including  legal and financial experience, cultural and geographic diversity, and FSMC client representation.  Contact Patrice Picard, FSMC Executive Director.