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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Apr 29, 2019
Wonderful staff
Apr 01, 2019
Parking is terrible. Services offered for those in need are great and varied. Everything from classes to better yourself to case management for fostering/ adoption needs.
Feb 21, 2019
211 only info.
Dec 27, 2018
Very friendly, caring and helpful people here.
Nov 27, 2018
I am a licensed foster parent through Catholic Charities. As one reviewer also stated - the parking is terrible. It is very difficult to park when attending classes or bringing in children for visitations. The staff is kind and caring but they are stretched way to thin. Caseworkers seem to be underpaid as a few that I'm aware of have second jobs. The caseworkers have a heavy load and spend their days driving kids to visitation, dentist appointments and other appointments. It would be helpful if the caseworkers had a personal aide to deal with the transportation so they could focus on other issues at hand. It appears to be a loving organization with reunification as their main goal. It would be helpful if they put some more staff in place to support the caseworkers to avoid burnout. Most of the case workers appear to be fresh out of college and turnover appears to be an issue.