The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County is an innovative collaboration of social service, medical, criminal justice, and civil legal providers whose expertise offers victims of domestic violence and their families multiple options to restore their lives. The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County opened in late February 2007. Volunteers are an integral component of our mission and interested community members and students are invited to play with children, answer phones, and welcome guests.
The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County is one of 15 original sites nationwide chosen by the federal government to bring together resources for victims of domestic violence and their children to one location, thereby improving access to those services already provided by the community. The Family Justice Center serves as a "one stop shop" for victims of domestic violence and their children.
FJC Volunteers assist staff and victims of domestic violence in a variety of ways that support services for clients. Direct service positions are always greatly needed, and require a minimum of one regularly scheduled shift per week, weekday mornings or afternoons (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Other positions are generally weekly and can be flexible. Students from area colleges are welcome to volunteer and/or complete a class internship. Volunteer opportunities include:
Direct Service Opportunities Children’s Play Room: Supervise Children’s Play Room while the parent participates in services.
Hospitality: Welcome clients and visitors; foster a warm, inviting environment so all visitors feel welcome upon their arrival and while at the FJC.
Reception Assistant: Assist with reception duties; greet and direct visitors and phone calls.
Intake Advocate: Provide crisis intervention, risk/needs assessments, safety planning, and resources and referrals to victims of domestic violence and their families.
The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County is a 501 (c) 3 organization. Donations are gratefully accepted, frugally utilized, and tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Current FJC Wish List: •Gas Cards •Electronics for Security purposes, cameras, alarms •Diapers, Baby wipes •Office Supplies, all kinds •TV/VCR/DVD •Lap top computers •New or like-new clothing •Clothes Rack •Vacuum Cleaner •New Towels & Robes •Toiletries, Tissues •Clorox wipes •Paper towels •Cubby for Kids Room •Potty chair to fit toilet seat •Lockers for Volunteer Staff
Monetary Donations Including Gift Certificates For food vouchers, safety items & other resources for clients. As well as program support for the FJC.
