# Foster Care Help Resources - Michigan ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system, and a matching service for adoptive families. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement, family support, and advocacy for youth aging out of the system. --- ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) - Foster Care Program:** - **Phone:** 1-855-MICHKIDS (1-855-642-4543) - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **Services Provided:** Statewide foster care and adoption services, including child welfare, support for foster parents, and adoption services. Provides information on becoming a licensed foster parent. - **Michigan Foster Care Association (MFCA):** - **Phone:** 1-866-225-0914 - **Website:** [https://www.mfca.org](https://www.mfca.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, support groups, and training for foster parents. Offers resources for foster care families, including educational materials and networking opportunities. - **Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE):** - **Phone:** 1-800-589-6273 - **Website:** [https://www.mare.org](https://www.mare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Information and resources for children in Michigan’s foster care system who are waiting to be adopted. Provides adoption support, profiles of waiting children, and training for adoptive parents. --- ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Detroit Area - **The Children's Center - Foster Care Services:** - **Phone:** 1-313-831-5535 - **Website:** [https://www.thechildrenscenter.com](https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/) - **Office Location:** 79 W. Alexandrine, Detroit, MI 48202 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, counseling services for children in care, adoption services, and support for youth aging out of the system. - **Detroit Family Court - Foster Care and Adoption Services:** - **Phone:** 1-313-224-5160 - **Website:** [https://www.3rdcc.org](https://www.3rdcc.org/) - **Office Location:** 13650 E. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48205 - **Specialized Services:** Legal support and services related to foster care placements, adoption proceedings, and child welfare cases in Detroit. ### Grand Rapids Area - **Bethany Christian Services - Foster Care and Adoption Services:** - **Phone:** 1-616-224-7610 - **Website:** [https://www.bethany.org/grand-rapids](https://www.bethany.org/grand-rapids) - **Office Location:** 1201 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placements, adoption services, crisis intervention, and support for foster parents. - **Lutheran Social Services of Michigan - Foster Care:** - **Phone:** 1-800-757-4916 - **Website:** [https://www.lssm.org](https://www.lssm.org/) - **Office Location:** 320 W. Kalamazoo Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, respite care, and adoption services for children in care. --- ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care or any other at-risk child. - **Michigan Child Protection Services (CPS) Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-855-444-3911 - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **When to Call:** To report suspected child abuse or neglect within Michigan’s foster care system. --- ## Online Resources - **FosterParentCollege.com** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterparentcollege.com](https://www.fosterparentcollege.com/) - **Features:** Online training courses for foster parents, offering skills on parenting children in care, handling trauma, and navigating the foster care system. - **National Foster Parent Association (NFPA)** - **Website:** [https://www.nfpaonline.org](https://www.nfpaonline.org/) - **Features:** Educational materials, online forums, and webinars for foster parents. Provides resources on advocacy, foster care placement, and parenting skills. --- ## Educational Resources - **Michigan Foster Parent Handbook (MDHHS):** - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **Description:** Comprehensive guide for foster parents in Michigan, including information on foster care policies, training, and the rights of foster children. - **Foster Care to Success (National Resource):** - **Website:** [https://www.fc2success.org](https://www.fc2success.org/) - **Description:** Educational resources for youth aging out of foster care, including scholarships, career readiness programs, and mentorship for former foster youth. --- ## Additional Support - **Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) - Foster Youth Support:** - **Phone:** 1-800-589-6273 - **Website:** [https://www.mare.org](https://www.mare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Adoption resources, support for foster children and their foster families, and mentoring for youth in the foster system. - **Foster Youth in Transition Program (MDHHS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-642-4543 - **Website:** [https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs](https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs) - **Services Provided:** Support for youth aging out of foster care, including assistance with housing, education, and employment resources. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) or the respective local foster care organizations listed above._