Starr Commonwealth
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Contact Information
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
United States
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Albion, MI 49224
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 |
Starr Commonwealth leads with courage to create positive experiences so that all children, families, and communities flourish.
Every day, we work to develop healthy relationships, attitudes, and experiences to showcase the innate greatness in all children; to empower the professionals and communities that serve them; and to provide the best tools, resources, and perspective possible to unlock the limitless success we believe all children are capable of achieving. We seek to nurture the roots that were first planted by our founder, as their strength has fueled more than 100 years of growth and opportunity for the countless children we continue to serve.
Services and information
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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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Nov 23, 2021
I ordered an online self directed class for trauma informed teaching. COVID hit and I got sick. Spent most of the year trying to recover while teaching in a global pandemic. As a teacher, you can probably imagine how hectic it became. Things finally calmed down and I tried to log in to take the class. My Home Screen did not show the class, so I called. They told me that the class was only good for 1 year and it expired the previous month. I asked if they made any consideration or extended deadlines due to COVID. They said no. So I spent over $300 on a self directed class that they will not let me take. Oh the irony, I guess they are not so trauma informed after all!!! The manager never even returned any of my calls.
Jul 11, 2021
Nice secure facility.
Feb 01, 2020
Definitely top of the line !
Jan 09, 2020
When i was at Starr I was always brought down by so many staff and the staff would mentally abuse me and tell me that nothing good would ever come out of me. I proved them wrong and left Starr on November 16th 2018 so relieved and happy because i left all the horrible things that they would tell me. Basically i faked everything until i left and most workers that send kids there don't think about what could be there and what could happen. Residential placements like these traumatize kids even more and i don't recommend this to anyone.
Nov 16, 2019
Excellent place for unwanted and misbehaved children. Gives a child a second chance from going to jail/prison. Also teaches them to be respectful to peers and adults. Schools gives them an opportunity to get an education. Plus it teaches them to be responsible (cleaning and organising their belongings) (cooking and disposal of waste). Too many advantages to mention.