Can I apply to be a foster parent if I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community?
Forever Families welcomes and encourages all individuals/families to apply, regardless of sexual orientation, [...]
Can I “foster to adopt”?
Reunification is the primary goal of Michigan’s foster care system. Foster care specialists [...]
Are there any financial supports available for foster parents?
Foster parents through the State of Michigan receive a daily rate for each [...]
I have had previous involvement with law enforcement, am I able to be a foster parent?
Criminal history does not automatically exclude someone from becoming a foster parent.
Does my spouse or significant other also have to become a foster parent?
Licensing rules require both individuals of a married couple to be applicants on [...]
I am not married, can I apply to be a foster parent?
Forever Families welcomes any individual and families of any relationship status.
Can I be a foster parent if I am not a stay at home parent?
Yes, many foster parents maintain employment outside of their home. Daycare assistance is [...]
What is foster care?
Foster care is the temporary care of children who have been removed from [...]
What do I do if I need a foster child removed from my home?
Per policy, a foster parent will need to submit a 30 day written [...]
What is a respite foster home?
A respite foster home is a licensed foster home that is available for [...]
What does a foster parent do in case of an emergency/vacation?
The foster parent will contact their assigned licensing worker, who will gather all [...]
Will the child come with all of their belongings?
Most often, the child will come with the belongings they have at the [...]
What information will intake know in regards to a foster child’s background?
An overview will be provided by the referral agency related to the reason [...]
What is the typical age range of children needing foster and adoptive homes?
Children awaiting temporary foster home placements typically range between the ages of 0-17 [...]
Can I be licensed if I work?
The child placing agency will evaluate whether you have sufficient time to meet [...]
If I become licensed, what will be expected of me?
You will be expected to work with the child placing agency to meet [...]
Will I have any say in the “types” of children I’ll be asked to care for?
The agency will ask you about the types of children for whom you [...]
I live in a rented apartment. Will that affect becoming licensed?
You are not required to own your own home to be licensed. You [...]
What should I expect to have happen while involved in the process of becoming licensed?
The child placing agency will provide orientation to all prospective license applicants. If [...]
I’m really interested in adopting a child. Should I seek a foster home license?
Generally, foster children are returned to their birth families. Foster families must comply [...]
Is there any guarantee that children will be placed in my home?
There are no guarantees that a child will be placed into your home. [...]
If I become licensed to provide foster care, how do children get placed into my home?
Child Placing Agencies and certain courts place children into foster homes. The agency [...]
How do I go about applying for a child foster home license?
Licensing of child foster homes is a joint effort between the State of [...]
How do I get started?
You call to set up a personal consultation/orientation with the domestic adoption program [...]
Why does a birth mother choose adoption?
There are many reasons why a birth mother may choose adoption. Often a [...]