Wellspring Lutheran Services

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Contact Information

6019 West Side Saginaw Rd.
Bay City, MI 48707
United States

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DayHours
Monday 8 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM-5:30 PM
Friday 8 AM-5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Wellspring Lutheran Services is committed to preserving Michigan families by keeping children safe in their own homes. At Wellspring, we believe a family-centered approach is always the most effective way of reaching families during times of crisis.

We believe people, including families, are better together. In togetherness, there is community, and we thrive when our community is in harmony.

On any given day in Michigan there are more than 13,000 kids in the foster care system. When children are removed from unsafe conditions, due to things like abuse or neglect, we find loving and temporary families to live with while we create a plan to reunite them with their families.
If you’re wondering how to become a foster parent in Michigan, whether you’ve just started thinking about it or have been sitting with the idea for a long time, we encourage you to visit our Foster Care Website for more details.


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.


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Average user rating

5.0 / 5
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Gloria Muchler
May 18, 2014

I know this place, organization and employees and board who runs the place.. I love them all.. I was an employee.. and I loved all I met and those whom I just spoke to on my phone.. They are God's hand, eyes, feet and just all in with what is God's directing and I believe one of the best organizations, people oriented and that they continue this way for about 100+ years.. I am proud to have been one of them and have retired from this group with a small, but thriving pension.. I did not know about it until I retired and decided to just go relax after nearly 18 years with the LCFS of MI - Lutheran Home .. a great and wonderful memory I have of all I experienced there as the Program Secretary.. Thank You, Gordon Kukulis, and all who worked to place me there and most especially to God our Lord and Good Friend.. Blessings.. Gloria :)

Rating: 5