Oakland Family Services
Do you own this business? Claim this listing to add more information.
Contact Information
114 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
United States
Online Contact Form
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
4.1 / 5| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 1 |
Aug 12, 2017
Warm and loving makes you feel comfortable
Aug 01, 2017
Do not take your children to the learning center. My child and many others in the class were being bullied by another child. The bully was threatening their lives, and threatening to take his own life. 3 different parents had made complaints. My favorite response was "oh that's just him" seriously. Your job is to protect all the children trusted in your care. We complained 3 different times to different supervisors. We were always blown off. We complained to the teacher who said "your child is only 6 maybe he's making it up." In the end I complained to the director of the learning center, who did not want to solve the problem. Every child there is just a paycheck. I pulled my child from the program and filed a complaint with the state licensing board. So disappointed.
Jul 11, 2017
Great organization. Their Children's Learning Center is a wonderful place! My son has attended the summer day camp each year since he was 4 and also went for an amazing Preschool program.
Jun 16, 2017
My daughter love this place
Jun 15, 2017
Nice