Foster parents - the first step in finding a permanent family
Children who need foster families have been removed from their birth family homes for reasons of neglect, abuse, abandonment, or other issues endangering their health and/or safety. Many of these children are filled with fear, anger, confusion, or a sense of powerlessness at having been removed from the only home they have ever known. They range in age from infant to young adult.
And they all need safe, supportive environments.
Ask any foster care parent and they will tell you about the joy, fun, and fulfillment they have experienced by providing a stable and loving environment for these children. They will tell you that words can't describe the first time a child in placement really looks at you with love and trust. For many of these children, your home will be the first time they experience healthy nurturing. That's an awesome gift to give a child.
All states offer financial support, so don't let that be an excuse for not becoming a foster parent. And pre-placement training is required to help prepare you for becoming a foster parent.
Whether you are married or single, live in an apartment or a house, you can be a foster parent. Becoming a foster parent is an opportunity to care for children who will benefit greatly from your love and support.
Foster parents change lives one child at a time. There is no better time than now for you to help begin that change. To become a foster care parent, contact one of these agencies:
And they all need safe, supportive environments.
Ask any foster care parent and they will tell you about the joy, fun, and fulfillment they have experienced by providing a stable and loving environment for these children. They will tell you that words can't describe the first time a child in placement really looks at you with love and trust. For many of these children, your home will be the first time they experience healthy nurturing. That's an awesome gift to give a child.
All states offer financial support, so don't let that be an excuse for not becoming a foster parent. And pre-placement training is required to help prepare you for becoming a foster parent.
Whether you are married or single, live in an apartment or a house, you can be a foster parent. Becoming a foster parent is an opportunity to care for children who will benefit greatly from your love and support.
Foster parents change lives one child at a time. There is no better time than now for you to help begin that change. To become a foster care parent, contact one of these agencies:
- Bethany Christian Services (nationwide)
- Catholic Social Services of Wayne County
- Child Help
- Evergreen Children's Services
- Forever Families
- Judson Center (Southeastern Michigan)
- Lutheran Child and Family Services of Michigan
- Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE)
- Orchards Services
- Spaulding for Children (located in Michigan but serving locally and in some instances nationally to support foster care and adoptive efforts).
- The Children's Center
- Vista Maria (Michigan)
Created by: DCadman.
Last Modification: Friday 20 of November, 2009 11:20:13 EST by DCadman.
