Nashville’s Family & Children’s Service (FCS), a nonprofit providing services to strengthen families, children and individuals, recently named Michael McSurdy its new executive director. With more than 22 years of professional experience — including seven years as vice president of programs at Oasis Center — McSurdy will utilize his past know-how in his new role.

“Oasis taught me how to collaborate and work well with other agencies, which I will bring into FCS as I work to secure funding for the services we provide to local families,” McSurdy says. The organization’s broad spectrum of services include crisis counseling, school-based services, adoption/foster care support, working with families in regard to welfare benefits and support services to non-parent relatives caring for kids, all with a focus on building strength to encourage self-sufficiency, family preservation and emotional well-being. To learn more about FCS, including volunteer opportunities, call 320-0591 or visit fcsnashville.org.