Catholic Charities West Michigan
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Contact Information
40 Jefferson Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-3 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-3 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-3 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-3 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Foster care provides a temporary, safe, and nurturing home to children who have been removed from their parent’s home due to abuse or neglect. The goal of Catholic Charities West Michigan foster care is the reunification of the child with the birth family, and our foster parents provide the safety and security during the separation that is an integral part of the success of this process.
For over 50 years, Catholic Charities West Michigan has been working with foster families whose love and support have allowed many of these children and teens to safely reunite with their parents, be cared for by relatives, or be adopted by loving families.
Catholic Charities West Michigan needs foster parents in West Michigan for children from our community who come into our care. These kids need nurturing adults on their side.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster 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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Jan 04, 2022
I Have Been Dealing With This Agency For 2 Years I’m 23 Years Old With 2 Sons 1 Is In The System With Them I Have Been Fighting For My Son Since They Removed Him From The Hospital He Was Adopted By A Worker From The Hospital That Taught Me To Work My Sons Breathing Machine My Son Has A Lung Disease And Wears A Thrach And Feeding Tube I Took Classes To Care For Him Passed The Classes And They Still Removed Him Saying I Wasn’t Able To Care For Him Properly Even Though I Took Classes They Say They Want To Help But Had Ruled All My Family Out As A Potential Family And Gave My Son To The My Ventilator Instructor And His Wife My Son Has Been Living With Them Since After He Turned 1 They Are Not Bad People It’s Just That He Is Mine I Want Him I Never Wanted Him In The System They Say It’s Better To Communicate Things I Was Going Through But They Only Turned Everything I Told Them Against Me I Might Loose My Baby To These People Forever While Nobody Does Nothing To Stop Them
Nov 24, 2021
Great people to work with 🙂
Nov 04, 2021
For some reason this organization is violating someones rights by having them in the picture on this post. A violation of HIPPA PRACTICES.
Oct 30, 2021
They have got to have one of the dumbest after that do your counseling worst ever in history
Aug 28, 2021
You let a couple adopt a child knowing that the biological father wanted his child. Now, 3 yrs later, that child is going to be taken from the only parents they know and given to the parent that should have had them from the beginning. Sickening.