Greater Hopes Family Services, Inc.
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Contact Information
1345 Monroe NW
Suite 246
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
United States
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Suite 246
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
At Greater Hopes we’re all about helping to strengthen families. That could mean bringing adopting families together with birth families, creating a brand new bigger family. Or that could mean helping parents raise their children while gaining great new tools and a new brighter outlook.
“We believe in tenderly caring for children by thoughtfully providing excellent and ethical Family Support and Adoption Services.”
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
Average user rating
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Feb 12, 2019
Greater Hope’s was different to us right from the start! Cathy took our call and answered all of the questions that we needed prior to going to orientation. We were at a point where we knew that we wanted to start the adoption process but we didn’t know what the first steps would be. The entire team took us step by step along the journey and we were able to do this side by side with others who were also walking the same path towards adoption that we were. We not only had people there to guide us, but to support us in the joys and fears that are faced when working through the adoption process.
Our beautiful daughter is 3yrs old and I still reach out to Cathy from time to time for advice. She is always there to take my call and help in any way that she can.
If you are looking to adopt, this is the agency that you want to work with. They are passionate about families and helping you to grow yours!
Feb 12, 2019
My husband and I have truly enjoyed our time with Greater Hope. What drew us to this angency is there hospitality. The minute we walked in the door, they knew who we were. We felt like we mattered and that they truly wanted our vision of starting a family to come true. Cathy & Alissa (and the whole staff) are great. Whenever we have questions they are quick to respond and they are very helpful and encouraging. I'd suggest Greater Hope to anyone thinking about adoption.
Sep 24, 2014
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