U.P. KIDS
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Contact Information
P.O. Box 428
Houghton, MI 49931
United States
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Houghton, MI 49931
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Foster families open their hearts and homes to children, offering stability, affection, consistency, and nurturing.
Foster Care provides a safe place for children to be cared for in times when a child cannot remain safely in their own home. Children are placed in Foster Care for different reasons. Sometimes, their families cannot provide for their basic needs. Many children also face difficult experiences that threaten their essential well-being, including parental illness, a family crisis, parental substance abuse, abandonment, abuse, or neglect.
In 1899, Good Will Farm began as an orphanage in the Copper Country, providing a home and school to children from the Upper Peninsula.
In 2012, our name changed to U.P. KIDS, but our mission remained the same: Caring for children. Building brighter futures. Through our Residential Program we continue to provide a home and school to children and youth experiencing difficulty at home, school or in the community.
Caring for Children. Building Brighter Futures.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic 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.
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Mar 18, 2021
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