Support & Strengthen

Throughout our history, the core mission of the organization has remained consistent: to support and strengthen those in need through counseling, education, and social services.

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Founded in 1881

Family Service League’s history begins with The Children’s Home Association founded in 1881 and the Altruist Society established in 1887. These organizations, among the nation’s first social service organizations, offered child care, counseling educational programs, job training, and direct assistance to families in need.

Proudly Recognized & Awarded By Our Community

2017 Outstanding Non-profit Award

2017 Outstanding Non-profit Award

2018 Community Service Award

2018 Community Service Award

2018 Healthcare Hero Award

2018 Healthcare Hero Award

2020 September Celebration of Champions

2020 September Celebration of Champions

How We Help

Family Service league counseling professionals work with families, couples and individuals to improve their emotiopnal lives

Counseling

Our team of counseling professionals works with families, couples and individuals to creatively encourage them to consider and then implement solutions that will improve their emotional lives and their relationships with others.

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SAVE of Essex County

SAVE provides direct services to survivors through our 24/7 Toll-Free Confidential Hotline 1-877-733-2273. This essential program also has a team of trained Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates who are available 24 hours a day to accompany survivors of sexual violence through any medical and legal procedures. Our hotline is available in Spanish as well.

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Community Outreach & Prevention Education

Through our SAVE program, we offer numerous services and additional programming to help families in need including community outreach and education. We provide prevention education programming and training workshops to schools, the community, non-profit organizations, and companies.

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Recent News

Recent News
FSL Receives The MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant
FSL Receives The MetLife Foundation Community Impact Grant

Family Service League is pleased to announce that it has received a grant for $5,000 from The MetLife Foundation through their Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP). The grant will assist Family Service League in providing quality, affordable, and accessible counseling services to survivors of domestic violence.

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Family Service League Receives $80,656 Grant
Family Service League Receives $80,656 Grant

Family Service League is pleased to announce that it has received a grant for $80,656 from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. The grant will assist Family Service League in providing quality, affordable, and accessible counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. This grant is a part of a third-year renewal in response to the increased demand for service initially identified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights
Governor Murphy Signs Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights

On Tuesday, September 3, Governor Murphy signed S1017/A3748 into law, expanding NJ’s Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights (SAVBR) by requiring that victims of sexual assault be notified of certain developments concerning the evidence of their respective cases.

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On Indigenous Heritage Month, today is Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience. This is an opportunity to shed light on the constant violence faced by Indigenous people and how this is aggravated for Trans or Two-spirit Indigenous people. As a way t
Acts of domestic and sexual violence happen every day. At times, we can feel overwhelmed and powerless by its prevalence. However, there’s plenty we can do to support survivors and victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community. - Fi
FSL/SAVE is excited to be partnering with Partners NJ and other local domestic violence organizations to sponsor Spooky Strides for Strength, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk event in October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This event wi
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while FSL/SAVE focuses on sexual violence, we also recognize that sexual violence and domestic violence often coincide. Any form of violence against someone is an exertion of power and control. This is

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Volunteer With Us

For individuals who share our commitment to serving and strengthening those in need, FSL offers a variety of ways to get involved to help our community here in Essex County. Consider joining our volunteer-led SAVE Community Coalition or training to become a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate. Learn more about these opportunities and more by clicking below.

Clinical Fellows Program

Each Semester, Family Service League accepts fellows who participate in our rigorous and challenging Internship Program.

$14 for 14 Campaign

Donate $14 today to honor FSL’s 14 decades of service to our communities