Leave a Legacy of Hope and Healing

At the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, your legacy can change lives.

By including us in your estate plans, you become a part of something lasting—ensuring that children, families, and individuals in need continue to receive vital mental health and wellness support for generations to come.

What Is Legacy Giving?

Legacy Giving, also known as Planned Giving, allows you to make a meaningful gift through your will, trust, or estate plans—often with tax benefits for you and your family. It's a powerful way to leave a legacy that reflects your values and your commitment to the well-being of our community.

Why Legacy Giving Matters

For over 60 years, the Center for Family Services has provided compassionate care and critical services to those who need it most.

Your legacy gift helps ensure we can continue to deliver:

Mental health counseling for children and adults
Domestic violence prevention and intervention
Parenting education and family support programs
Trauma-informed care and wellness initiatives
Substance use treatment and recovery programs

Join Our Legacy Circle

When you make a legacy gift, you become part of the Center for Family Services Legacy Circle—a community of compassionate supporters dedicated to lasting change. Members receive special recognition (with your permission) and invitations to exclusive updates and events.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

There are many ways to make a lasting impact:

Bequests in a will or living trust
Charitable remainder trusts
Beneficiary designations on life insurance or retirement accounts
Gifts of stock or real estate
Donor-advised funds

Our team is here to guide you through the process, working with you and your financial advisor to create a giving plan that fits your goals.

Get Started Today

Creating a legacy gift is simple—and deeply meaningful. If you’re considering including the Center for Family Services in your estate plans, we’d love to hear from you.

For Questions or more information, please contact:
Ellen Vaughan, CFRE – Chief Development Officer
561-616-1257 or evaughan@ctrfam.org

Together, we can build a healthier, more hopeful Palm Beach County—now and for the future.

For Bequests to Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc.

A bequest to the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc is a way of providing a future gift and fund the programmatic needs of the organization and provide critical resources to those in need in our community on their journey to mental wellness.

We understand that your gift is revocable and that you may change your plans at any time. Thank you for your remembering CFS in your estate planning.

Please note: This information is not intended as tax or legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your legal and financial advisors to learn how a gift would work in your circumstances. Laws and regulations governing all gifts and availability of certain life income gifts vary by state.

For Questions or more information, please contact:
Ellen Vaughan, Chief Development Officer
561-616-1257 or evaughan@ctrfam.org

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc.

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