Fostering Futures
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Contact Information
3300 Washtenaw Ave. Suite 260
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
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Ann Arbor, MI 48104
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
At Fostering Futures, we celebrate difference and we strive to create an environment where every person feels comfortable expressing their authentic selves and is able to celebrate their strengths, differences, and struggles with compassion, empathy, and vulnerability. We envision a community that sees people for who they are, where they are, and everything they are, and stands with them to be the best they can be. We want to be an integral part of our community and its change.
Fostering Futures welcomes all families and individuals to the agency. We celebrate diverse backgrounds including people of all: races, ages, ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic status, marital status, abilities and disabilities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, gender identity or gender expressions.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
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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Oct 18, 2017
Great experience.
Jul 03, 2017
Great organization to partner with - had a blast at the June 2017 event!
Apr 04, 2017
Fostering Futures has provided guidance and support through the entire process of becoming a licensed foster parent. My wife and I are not only a lesbian couple, we are also an interracial couple. Although we do not define our selves by these labels many would. Fostering Futures has created a safe space for our family to feel comfortable and valued to be exactly who we are. The main role for a foster care agency in my opinion, is to serve as an ADVOCATE for the children coming into care. This is clearly their mission, displayed by EVERYONE at FF. The road of becoming a foster parent is rocky at times, with many unknown variables in moments. Kind of like life, there are ebbs and flows. Fostering Futures will ride the wave with you, they provide support EVERY STEP of the way!! I could not be more grateful for the gift of truly growing my understanding of the true definition of unconditional love, with no expectations. Our family values and appreciates the support we have received so far on our wild and winding road into this ever forgiving system of foster care.
Dec 06, 2016
Very unprofessional staff. Most agencies would support their clients during a life changing journey. The director Jennifer DeVivo is horrible, extremely manipulative and lies constantly for gain. I would not recommend this agency. Foster care and adoption is suppose to be a positive experience, ours has been a nightmare.
Please do your research before choosing an agency. Your experience with the system is important as this journey is life changing for you, your families and all the children who walk through your door. You can look up your child placing agencies license and investigations on Michigan's website.
Dec 01, 2015
Supported us through transferring our license from another agency, matched us with two amazing foster children, then guided us through the process of adopting them. While foster care / adoption is a rocky road no matter what agency you're with, Fostering Futures worked hard and carried us through the entire process, and they continue to be there for us now, long after our case has been closed.