Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapids
Do you own this business? Claim this listing to add more information.
Contact Information
901 Eastern Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
Online Contact Form
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
Being a foster parent is so much more than loving a child in your home. It’s also showing kindness to a family when they need it most.
It’s giving a child a safe place to land during a hard, scary time when they’re away from home. And it’s showing compassion to a parent who is likely overwhelmed, scared, and without a lot of support.
It’s helping a child stay connected to the only home they’ve ever known, in whatever way it’s safe to do so, and cheering on a family that’s living out a comeback story.
At Bethany, our heart beats for family. We want to see families strong, supported, and together. But we know there are times when families face challenges—and children need care.
That’s why we’re seeking foster parents who believe in families too.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
Parents can access the Michigan Foster Care Portal (MFCP), which is a tool that helps expedite licensure. The portal can track progress and list the next steps a foster parent needs to take. The MFCP also contains FAQs and helpful guides for parents.
In addition to online tools, foster families also receive some financial support. How much they receive depends on the child's age and needs. Parents may also be entitled to additional reimbursement that covers care costs.
Plus, foster families can access many local and state-wide support organizations and advocacy groups. These groups provide resources, answer questions, and are happy to help form connections between foster parents.
Your foster care agency is always there if you have questions or concerns. Their goal is to ensure the child's well-being and assist parents through the fostering process and beyond.
Another path you might want to consider is co-parenting with the birth parents. The end goal in most foster cases is to reunite a child with their parents or primary caregiver. You'll work with the birth parents anyway to set up visitations, and co-parenting can make your job easier.
Working further with the birth parents can also make the entire fostering process less stressful for a child. They won't feel as if they have to "choose" between homes and families.
Ratings and Reviews
Average user rating
2.0 / 5| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 |
May 07, 2022
What a joke of an organization. For one, the communication breakdown between departments is terrible, its as if everyone hates one another and HR is a nightmare. I was strung along for months, then dropped without cause. I regret ever applying here. Someone at this terrible organization added my personal email address (only provided on my resume) to a spam email list and I have gotten non-stop harassment emails from them since. This is a sick, vindictive organization that isn't really interested in helping people.
May 03, 2022
Forgiveness may be in my heart but woe to you all of you for practicing all your evil under a false Christian perspective not one of the ones I've met from this place loves Jesus your all fake and I will see my day in courts against you all 3 of you. I feel bad for all of you because I forgive you justice will be served my God is my defender
Mar 14, 2022
Horrible organization
Feb 09, 2021
My son was seeing a doctor from there her name is Dr. Mahesh an she shouldn't even be working there at all she is no help an when my son had his appointments with her it lasted less then 5 min if that an she had the nerve to tell me I should put my 8 year old son up for adoption because her hands were tied an she didn't know what else to do for him an told me I should put him up for adoption so someone that is for fit to handle a kid with ADHD can care for him all because I didn't want to jack my kid on so many medications that is not good for him or what he needs!!!
Apr 15, 2020
Forgiveness women it's a good day!!!