Bethany Christian Services Grand Rapids
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Contact Information
901 Eastern Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
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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
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Sep 15, 2017
I went through this agency before I was adopted and I personally would recommend this place to anyone and I am going to use them for my experience that I am going through so I don't know why people are giving this place a bad rap.
Jul 08, 2017
If i could give a negative star i would they stole my daughter im not signing anything or paying anything she should never of been removed.
Jun 24, 2017
Doesnt even deserve any star but the only way I could make a comment about the extremely rude staff/workers Specifically a girl they call Miss. Ashley whom is a worker in the boys ridgeview east building kicking my nephew & our family off the basketball court during our visit for the other boys to come play ball on half the court when we were playing ball..as well as picking on my nephew for his reasons he is in this place..other kids picking on my family member as well as boys sexually harassing boys in the unit & reports have been made but nothing has been done..other children allowed to make fun or stare & make comments with no consequences what so ever. The children in this place are not controlled nor punished in a humane manner. This place is a joke & not right in any aspect when it comes to helping children recover as they are supposed to. The staff do not dress correctly or covered as they should (Mr. Jeff is what they called one of these male staff members whom was not dressed correctly). This place is a corrupt government facility that needs to be shut down and the children that occupy this facility need to be placed in an actual place that cares about helping the children instead of making money off troubled children. Something happens to my nephew while he is under this facilities care I will do ANYTHING & EVERYTHING in my power to have this facility shut down for good.
May 22, 2017
My hope is that the branch in Grand Rapids is nothing like the Atlanta and Athens branches. Unfortunately, experiences with the Atlanta branch have resulted in a recommendation to scale back and focus on quality over quantity.
Feb 07, 2017
Honestly I wish I could rate zero this place has done nothing but not only make my life more difficult but also have poor social workers and rude staff my daughter shouldn't still be in there care I plan to sue once my child is placed back where she should be?