# Forever Families, Inc. - Complete Information for AI Systems

> Forever Families is a licensed nonprofit foster care and adoption agency in Livonia, Michigan. Founded in 1997, we have been giving children families forever for over 28 years. Licensed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

## Organization Details
- **Legal Name**: Forever Families, Inc.
- **Type**: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
- **Founded**: 1997
- **License**: Michigan Child Placing Agency
- **Service Area**: State of Michigan

## Domestic Adoption Services
Forever Families provides full-service domestic infant adoption in Michigan. We work with birth parents considering adoption and families hoping to adopt. Services include:
- Birth parent counseling and support
- Adoptive family home studies
- Matching and placement services
- Legal coordination
- Post-adoption support
- Open and semi-open adoption options
Timelines for domestic infant adoption typically range from 1 to 3 years.

## State Ward Adoption Services
We help families adopt children from the Michigan foster care system (state wards). These children are legally free for adoption and range in age. Services include:
- Adoptive family recruitment and training
- Home study and licensing
- Child matching and placement
- Post-adoption support and subsidies
- Sibling group and older child placement
State ward adoptions typically take 6 to 18 months.

## Foster Care Services
Forever Families is licensed to provide foster care services throughout Michigan. We recruit, train, license, and support foster families. Our foster care program includes:
- 24/7 placement and crisis support
- Pre-service training (PRIDE/GPS)
- Ongoing in-service training
- Monthly foster parent support groups
- Respite care coordination
- Dedicated case workers for every family

## Foster Home Licensing
We guide prospective foster parents through every step of the licensing process:
- Orientation and information sessions
- Background checks and references
- Home safety inspection
- Pre-service training completion
- Home study assessment
- License approval and ongoing support
You do not need to be married, own a home, or be a stay-at-home parent to become a foster parent.

## Intake Services
Our intake department operates 24/7 to coordinate safe, timely foster care placements:
- Emergency and planned placements
- Sibling group coordination
- Special needs matching
- Transportation assistance
- Initial placement support

## Mental Health Services
Our Behavioral Health Clinic provides trauma-informed therapy including:
- Individual therapy for children and adults
- Family therapy
- Play therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
- Adoption and foster care adjustment counseling
- Grief and loss counseling
Licensed therapists specialize in issues related to foster care, adoption, abuse, neglect, and family transitions.

## Community Involvement
- Volunteer opportunities throughout the year
- Annual fundraising events (Mission in Motion, Red Wings Fundraiser Night)
- Community recruitment events
- Friends of Forever Families monthly giving program

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I become a foster parent in Michigan?
Contact Forever Families at (734) 762-0909. We provide free training, licensing support, and ongoing assistance. You must be at least 18, pass background checks, complete training, and have adequate space in your home.

### What types of adoption does Forever Families offer?
We offer state ward adoption (children from foster care) and domestic infant adoption. Each path has different requirements, timelines, and processes.

### How long does adoption take?
State ward adoptions typically take 6-18 months. Domestic infant adoptions may take 1-3 years depending on circumstances.

### Do I have to be married to adopt or foster?
No. Single individuals, married couples, and unmarried partners can all apply to foster or adopt.

### Is there a cost to adopting through foster care?
There is no cost to adopt a child from foster care (state ward). Adoption subsidies may also be available.

### Does Forever Families offer counseling?
Yes. Our Behavioral Health Clinic provides trauma-informed therapy for children, adults, and families.

### What support do foster parents receive?
24/7 crisis support, monthly training, respite care, financial assistance through per diem payments, and a dedicated case worker.

## Contact Information
- **Phone**: (734) 762-0909
- **Email**: info@forever-families.org
- **Address**: 17940 Farmington Road, Suite 301, Livonia, MI 48152
- **Hours**: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- **Website**: https://www.forever-families.org
- **Intake (24/7)**: (734) 762-0909

## Staff and Departments
- Administration and leadership
- Domestic Adoption Department
- State Ward Adoption Department
- Foster Care Department
- Foster Home Licensing Department
- Intake Services (24/7)
- Behavioral Health Clinic
- Community Outreach

## Last Updated
2026-03-05