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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Dec 01, 2022
I don't like leaving review for non profit, however I'm extremely disappointed in the hiring process. I was excited about working a fulfilling job in other ways than pay, knowing that most kids that are self admitted and looking for help, and me being a mentor to help them navigate through life.
I was supposed to have a meeting through an app called teams, I was only twenty minutes early for my schedule interview, I double check to make sure I had the right info. I waited forty minutes for an interviewer that never showed (Philip Gates). I called his number after the allotted interview time and was met with an unfriendly demeanor and a guy who just wanted to shift the blame.
We set up a meeting for in person, but after taking a night to process what happened I decided to look for employment else where. It was tough cause I was excited about the opportunity. I just wanted to write this review because indeed has me jumping through a ton of hoops just to write a review.
Aug 03, 2022
Got to see my great grand children there
May 17, 2022
AWESOME organization and they do incredible work in our community.
Apr 07, 2022
Child and Family Charities continues to expand and provide an array of services to children and adults in the community! Their staff and their leadership teams work very hard to think outside the box, collaborate and meet the needs of everyone they serve everyday!
Jan 07, 2022
Good people who do the best they can in spite of unfavorable circumstances.