Child and Family Charities
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Contact Information
4287 Five Oaks Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
United States
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Lansing, MI 48911
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM-6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM-6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM-6 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM-6 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ensuring safe & loving homes for abused, neglected and vulnerable children and youth. Approximately 13,000 Michigan children are in foster care at any given time. For up to date information on the child welfare in Michigan, click this link: Click here for information on child welfare in the State of Michigan.
Child and Family Charities' Child Welfare Division provides a foster care program that serves children of all ages. Many of the children we provide placement for have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Some foster children are infants, but most are older children who require temporary care until family troubles are resolved or until placed for adoption.
Foster care is provided by families who are recruited, trained, licensed, and supported by the agency. Weekly therapy, team meetings, frequent foster home and school visits, enhanced support to the foster parents, and crisis intervention characterize the services of foster care.
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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Mar 13, 2023
Very effective and out therapist or rather our worker was very upfront with my child which I did agree on. He wanted him to respect him as well as himself and me. Very thankful he could talk with my grandson and let him think thru what was next of her didn't participate in this program and that he understood the consequences of his failure.
Feb 15, 2023
I cannot say enough good things about child and family charities. They have such an incredible mission and offer so much to our community it's remarkable. Please go check out their website and see how you can help support them.
Dec 30, 2022
Great place we use it for play therapy for our 7yr old son who is autistic. His therapist is an awesome human her name is Ashley. She always makes my son comfortable and they have a good time. She always offers my son a drink and snack. There's plenty of parking spots and front door is locked with a buzzer to hit controlled by my only complaint the receptionist who seems to always be annoyed with her job and you come off as a bother to her. This being everyone's first interaction with each visit I hope it's just been coincidental to me personally. I don't know all the exact services they provide there but I've seen people of all ages there as clients. I couldn't be more satisfied with my sons care from Ashley and their services.
Dec 27, 2022
Supervised visitation with my daughter.
Dec 13, 2022
I woulda chose to stay with my mom.. if I had a choice.. but they stole me let me see my mom for a little n took me away from her n put me with strangers...
I WANT MY MOMMY