D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (DABSJ) has been supporting children and families since 1887, as the largest child welfare organization in the West Michigan region today, impacting over 14,000 lives annually. DABSJ supports families and children in 17 programs, including family preservation, behavioral health and counseling, school-based services, foster care, adoption, post-adoption stabilization, and residential treatment. DABSJ’s mission is to help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support. DABSJ strives to live our core values of: Exceptional Service, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Excellence, Integrity, Creativity, and Passion, with persistent positive energy. DABSJ has a vision of providing a safe, nurturing home for every child, and a supportive community for every family, with a focus on providing a trauma-responsive and inclusive environment for all children and all families.
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