Become a foster parent
143,000 youth in Michigan live in a household where there are allegations of abuse or neglect. 58 children are added to that list every single day. Out of the 143,000 allegations, approximately 14,000 of those youth are put into foster care, which equals a little fewer than 100 children in Clinton County.
In Clinton County, the Clinton County Department of Human Services only has 27 licensed foster homes, 20 of which will take in non-relative children. Of those 20 licensed homes that will take non-relative children, only seven will foster children over the age of 9.
The need for more caring, loving homes is critical. Foster parents play a vital role aiding foster children, of all ages, in overcoming every day obstacles during one of the most traumatic times in their lives.
Will You take the challenge to help transform a life?
To become a foster parent you can be single or married, be at least 18 years of age, have a stable home that you own or rent, have a stable income and most importantly are able to offer patience, kindness, and understanding.
You need to be willing to love and understand a child, share your time, offer flexibility and objectivity, work as a team and emphasize the positive.
If you feel you can do all of the above and offer something to youth, especially older youth and sibling groups, please take the time to learn more about becoming a licensed foster parent.
No matter how much time you have to give, you have the power to do something positive that will change the life of a young person in foster care.
This is the time to think about how you can step up to the challenge and help a child in need.
To get more information about becoming a licensed foster parent in Clinton County, please contact Andrea Villanueva at the Department of Human Services at 989-224-5548 or Villanuevaa@michigan.gov.