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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May 09, 2018
I was there in the mid 70s....when I got there I had no direction..no discipline...no purpose...I left 3 times only to be returned...that alone was what help for them staff cared.
Mr Dorn..Mr Blythe..Ms Hiatt..Ma Betty...Ma Mariland..and Ms Fitzgerald in the school...all help me b me and grow into the man I am today.
At the time of my "graduation " I left with the highest honors at that time.
Went through the phases a total of 4 time in the 13 months I was there. Growing up in that time period it was the best I had and I came from a middle class working blue collar family.
Wish I could come and speak to those there and try to instill to them my life experiences and maybe I can save one like I was and be face to what life can do for you.
Wish I could also just visit occasionally and listen to the kids and give them all food for thought.
Apr 09, 2018
Well I dont Like it most of the staff there is to help you but I was assaulted by peers and some staff like the group would get into trouble for 2 kids running truant like I dont get it and Some of the staff would sabotage the week before you get released to go back to your home most of my stuff was stolen by kids and probably staff there and I didn't get my books basketball-jerseys backpack pens pen/pencil case my folders papers my gymbag i didnt get none of my stuff and people in there get slammed I got slammed hard by a staff and they left a bruise on my side told me I wasn't going to go home like that place should be shut down staff there are so rude some of them are most are not rude people getting sexually Harassed there by peers like I don't like that place and there taking peoples home visits even the probation officers didnt know why their client didnt go on there home visit
Nov 29, 2017
I was molested in STARR 3 years ago, I told my staff members about it but nothing ever happened from it. STARR has staff members that refuse to believe you if it seems far fetched, and if someone pays more they get more privileges. I remember sucking up to the richest out of all of them even though I felt more attuned to the more friendly ones. As soon as I removed myself from one of the students that had more money I had to fight harder to seem "good", and once they realized I was no longer wrapped around their pinky they got aggressive and began to threaten my standing with staff members. This is what happens every time anyone is sent to a spot like this. Your kid won't thank you. Not in years to come. This is not the solution.
Apr 29, 2017
While living at starr i was repeatdly sexually abused. I was also repeatdly beaten by the staff. Uncle floyd knew but never xacknowledged the abuse.
Sep 09, 2016
I'm the best and I've worked here for years, so that means they are the best!