Oakland Family Services
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Contact Information
114 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
United States
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Pontiac, MI 48341
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Foster care is a service to our community’s most vulnerable children, and placement of children in qualified foster homes is Oakland Family Services’ highest goal. Our agency believes that all children have a right to a family, and foster parents give them caring, stable homes until problem situations in their own homes are resolved. Reunification of biological families is the primary goal of foster care, and foster parents are key members of a dedicated, interdisciplinary team that works in harmony to meet a child’s physical, emotional, social and developmental needs.
Foster parents can be single or couples and can rent or own an apartment, mobile home, or single-family home. There is no minimum education or income requirement to become a foster parent.
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
Average user rating
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Nov 10, 2020
I went to this facility a week ago, with a broken hand, had X-rays taken. I did not receive a call back for 3 days. After that they told me I had to request my results, then called back the next two days, just for them to tell me they lost my record. I went to a REAL DOCTOR today and found out I need a cast and possible surgery! I work with my hands, I have already lost two weeks of pay due to the incompetent workers at this facility. They should be embarrassed and have her license taken away. Not to mention when I was there I sat and waited forty-five minutes for a 5-minute appointment! this place is a sick joke! If you have an emergency or any sickness go somewhere professional where they care about their patient!
May 05, 2018
Friendly atmosphere, and Physicians are willing to listen to you and not treat you like your 3rd world and not understand anything.
May 04, 2018
Best staff and doctors that really take there time and go above and beyond
May 02, 2018
Great therapist. Mrs. Shari Murray helped me a lot.
Apr 12, 2018
Its a great place to get help