Benchmark Family Services - Mishawaka, Indiana

Benchmark Family Services - Mishawaka, Indiana Who We Are...
Benchmark Family Services, Inc. was established in 1994 and is a private, faith based, non-profit, therapeutic foster care agency.

Our purpose is to provide stable and caring homes for youth in need of out-of-home care. Our mission is to advocate for children by ensuring opportunities for healthy physical, psychological and emotional growth and development in the most normal and least restrictive setting possible. To this end, Benchmark provides and coordinates programs and services in cooperation with referring child welfare

agencies. Benchmark is committed to the highest standards of childcare and professionalism. Who We Serve...
Benchmark Family Services, Inc. services children who have been removed from their homes by the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) due to neglect, physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse suffered in their biological home. Most of the children served by Benchmark are experiencing behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health problems as a result of being abused or neglected and receive therapy either on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Additionally, some children are under the care of a psychiatrist and receive medications to manage their mental health needs. Why Choose Benchmark? Benchmark provides strong and consistent support to our foster care families. We provide:
Each foster care family with weekly contact with their case manager, including a minimum of two home visits per month
24 hour/7 day a week emergency cell phone access to a case manager in the event of a crisis
Respite care for foster children when needed
Premium financial compensation to support the needs of youth placed in the home

The first goal of foster care is reunification and we get so excited when our foster parents are able to build lasting r...
06/03/2026

The first goal of foster care is reunification and we get so excited when our foster parents are able to build lasting relationships with birth families!

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨We’re excited to introduce one of the newest members of our team — Sammi!Sammi was drawn to foster ca...
06/02/2026

✨ Staff Spotlight ✨

We’re excited to introduce one of the newest members of our team — Sammi!

Sammi was drawn to foster care because of her passion for meeting children where they are at and advocating for their needs. She’s already loving the opportunity to connect with foster families and be in their corner through every step of the journey.

A few fun facts about Sammi: she loves extra toasty Cheez-Its and Dr Pepper ❤️

We’re so excited to have Sammi on our team and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in our homes and throughout the foster care community!

📚 Book Spotlight: First-Time Fostering by Laura’s Foster Parent PartnerThis book is a great resource for anyone beginnin...
06/01/2026

📚 Book Spotlight: First-Time Fostering by Laura’s Foster Parent Partner

This book is a great resource for anyone beginning their foster care journey. It offers honest insight, encouragement, and practical advice for navigating the highs and lows of fostering for the first time. 💛

Whether you’re newly licensed, considering fostering, or just wanting to learn more, this is an easy and supportive read to add to your list!

🛒 Grab your copy here:

When you don’t know what to do, this book is here to help. Parenting a child in foster care comes with unique challenges that most parenting books don’t cover. Between trauma responses, court dates, system constraints, and well-meaning advice that just doesn’t apply, it’s easy to feel overwh...

Not everyone is called to foster — but everyone can help. 💛Many children enter care with their belongings in a trash bag...
06/01/2026

Not everyone is called to foster — but everyone can help. 💛

Many children enter care with their belongings in a trash bag. Small acts of support can make a huge difference.

Here are 5 ways you can help the foster care crisis without becoming a foster parent:

🧸 Donate clothes, diapers, toys, or duffle bags
🍽 Provide meals for foster families
🛒 Support local foster closets & nonprofits
👶 Offer childcare or respite support
💛 Encourage and show up for foster families in your community

You don’t have to foster to make a child feel seen, supported, and cared for.

Foster parents aren’t superheroes — they’re everyday people choosing to show up with love, patience, and open hearts. 💛H...
05/31/2026

Foster parents aren’t superheroes — they’re everyday people choosing to show up with love, patience, and open hearts. 💛

Have you ever thought about fostering? Reach out to learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life.

Benchmark Family Services but make it a cozy sketchbook aesthetic ☕️✨
05/29/2026

Benchmark Family Services but make it a cozy sketchbook aesthetic ☕️✨

05/28/2026
Help us create success stories by being that one caring adult for a child in the foster care system!
05/27/2026

Help us create success stories by being that one caring adult for a child in the foster care system!

Thank you to the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart for having us at the Free showing of the Lilo and Stitch movie this afternoon...
05/24/2026

Thank you to the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart for having us at the Free showing of the Lilo and Stitch movie this afternoon.

05/23/2026

Friendly reminder that foster parents are basically doing side quests for humanity every single day.

Support your local foster parents! 💙

Address

1818 Went Avenue
Mishawaka, IN
46545

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15742525204

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