Child and Family Charities
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Contact Information
4287 Five Oaks Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
United States
Online Contact Form
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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Nov 02, 2017
Fantastic organization with an extremely dedicated staff.
Nov 02, 2017
What a great organization! The various divisions of CFC cover a wide range of children's needs in mid-Michigan. The staff and management are extremely dedicated to the mission, and work cooperatively and efficiently to bring much needed services to our future generation. As a board member I am thoroughly impressed with the effort and positive attitude that went into last year's strategic planning process, and I'm now seeing it implemented enthusiastically. As part of the strategic planning process the agency asked community stakeholders of all kinds to evaluate the agency and how it provides services. The reports were glowing. How can they approve? Do more of what they are doing.
Nov 02, 2017
Wonderful organization. Can’t say enough good things about Child and Family Charities.
Oct 01, 2017
HORRIBLE! THEY ALLOWED MY 2YEAR OLD CHILD TO BE ABUSED AND COVERED IT UP.