Christian Family Services
Christian Family Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that serves Michigan through professional counseling, adoption and unplanned pregnancy assistance. Our office is located in Southfield, Michigan.
Since 1948, Christian Family Services has dedicated its services to individuals and families who need help and healing. Over the last 70 years, we have helped thousands of people by restoring troubled marriages, comforting individuals, equipping frustrated parents, and stabilizing hurting children and families.
In addition, we have had the incredible privilege of helping more than 1,500 children find their Forever Families through our adoption program.
Finally, we provide education and support to women who are facing unplanned pregnancies and want to talk about their options — whether it be single parenthood or placing their babies into loving families for adoption.
Services and information
- 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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Aug 14, 2023
The team at Christian Family Services has been amazing throughout our journey. The attention and care they offer, specifically Sarah and Shawn, has been so very appreciated.
Mar 11, 2022
Therapist was not professional handled talking to my ex wife about the issue we are having an why we was their only for him to ignore what was told an create more issues where there was none one would think he would come bring the parents back after an go over things nope decided he wanted to make things up an take it on his own wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone with or without kids can only imagine the things he puts in kids heads Kieth needs to find a new profession clearly he doesn’t know how to do his job
Feb 12, 2020
Awesome agency!
Sep 18, 2018
So far good. My wife and I are attempting to adopt, so we need a home study and background check.
Aug 25, 2017
The counseling session are very good