Children's Home Society and Family Services (CHSFS) Ethiopia is a US-based, licenced non- governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to helping children thrive and to build, strengthen and sustain individual, family and community life.

The organization that has its headquarters in the United States was established in 1889 and is headed by President and CEO Dr. Madonna W. King. Through its International programs it works with orphanages, adoption centers and communities all over the world. Children's Home Society and Family Services (CHSFS) was registered in Ethiopia as an NGO on October 30, 2003.

CHSFS Ethiopia is one of the leading organizations of its kind in Ethiopia engaged in diverse humanitarian and development activities with the goal of helping children and poor families.

Our Mission
As a licensed, non-profit, non-governmental organization CHSFS has a mission of helping children thrive. It also works to build, strengthen and sustain individual, family and community life.

Our vision for Children
To create a place in every mind and heart where each child has dignity and respect.

Our services
Adoption, Child Care, Family support program, Primary Health Care Workers Training Center (in Addis Ababa), Primary School (in Addis Ababa and Ottoro), Maternal & Child Health (MCH) center, Water & Electricity Projects (in Ottoro) and Guest House (in Addis Ababa).

Future plans
Pediatrics Emergency Clinic (in Addis Ababa & Hosanna), High Risk Birth Mother's Place (in Hosanna), Primary School (in Mudula and Hosanna), Nursing College (in Addis Ababa) and provision of family planning service (in south Hadiya and Kambata Tembaro Zones).

Our Staff
CHSFS Ethiopia launched its work on April 2004 with only nine employees. It currently has created job opportunities to over 300 Ethiopians.The different sections of the organization are run by professionals. Currently the organization has over 130 professional staff.

Leadership and key staff members of CHSFS-Ethiopia

Abraham Amanuel
Country Representative, CHSFS-Ethiopia

Mekonnen Batisso
Head, Planning and Programming Department

Meaza Mulatu
General Manager, Children's Home Academy

Tefera Tagesse
Dean, Primary Health Care Givers Training Center

Abebe Lemma
Head, Administration and Finance Department

Dr. Frehiwot Masresha
Head, CHSFS-Ethiopia Addis Ababa Care Center

Mulugeta Habte Dalecho
Head, Projects Designing Service

Dr. Yeshiwas Amsalu
Medical Director, CHSFS-Ethiopia Sipara Special MCH Center

Dr. Abera Hiruy
Gynecologist, CHSFS -Ethiopia Sipara Special MCH Center                         

Eyob Getahun
Head, Media and Communication Department

Zerihun Awano
Principal, Children's Home Academy

Yibralem Arega
Head, Finance Section                         

History
CHSFS was formed in July 2003 through the merger of the two organizations: Children's Home Society of Minnesota and Family Service, Inc. 

Children's Home Society of Minnesota (CHSM) was founded in 1889 in the United States as part of a nationwide initiative to find loving homes for orphaned children; as well as providing quality social services for children and families. In the past three decades, CHSM has developed a continuum of care to help children of all ages with a broad spectrum of needs. CHSM concentrates on three core service areas: Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention, Early Childhood Education and Adoption.

Established in the United States in 1892, Family Service, Inc. is a social service agency dedicated to providing professional services that strengthen families and individuals in St. Paul and the surrounding metro area. Family Service provides a variety of services to all ages and abilities. The programs include financial and home ownership counseling, services to seniors, education and support groups, community programs for youth, individual, couple, and family counseling, and learning disabilities consultation.