Pathways of Arbor Circle
Foster care provides children with a temporary safe and nurturing home. At Arbor Circle, our goal is to reunite children in foster care with their biological parents. Foster parents work in partnership with birth family members and child welfare professionals to provide support for the child during their time in care.
Arbor Circle’s greatest needs are foster families open to sibling groups and older children or teens, along with racially diverse foster parents who demographically represent the children we serve. We accept, affirm, and celebrate foster families of all backgrounds and identities. Arbor Circle partners with foster families at every step of the way, supporting the needs of both the children and caregivers.
Services and information
- Traditional 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.
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