Forever Families, Inc.
Forever Families Foster Care Program services children between the ages of 0 and 20 who have entered the foster care system typically due to abuse and/or neglect. The needs of the children vary greatly based on their own unique set of circumstances, experiences and level of functioning.
Forever Families seeks foster families who can provide a home for one to five children. In some cases, the child may return to their parents or to a relative after their initial placement in foster care. In other cases, the foster families may care for the children until the child can live independently. Forever Families is seeking families who can establish a bond with their foster child that will last a lifetime.
Forever Families is looking for individuals and families who can share their lives with a child in need of a loving home. Our agency needs homes of all races and cultures to meet the needs of the children we service. We welcome and encourage LGBTQ+ individuals and families to apply. We are in need of homes that will be supportive and affirming to all children, regardless of the child’s sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic 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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Jan 18, 2020
Foster care worker and supervisor will lie to you and are not willing to help parents
May 20, 2019
It’s ok
Jan 02, 2019
Asked if there was anyway to contact my parents and resulted in them making assumptions, ruining my current relationship with my adoptive parents, and tried making it a legal case in court. At 19 my information should be confidential. Especially when it was such a small question
Oct 23, 2018
We were waiting for almost 4 months to get an appointment. Finally when they gave one, they were very inflexible with date and time. To top it all, the social worker never showed up even after she confirmed it. I would stay away from this agency...
May 02, 2017
Agency does not prioritize appropriately. Makes excuse after excuse. Owner continued to do the same instead of coming up with a solution to complete a their job in a timely manner.