There are nearly half a million children in foster care across the country and 79 in Clinton County.
Foster parents play a very important role in helping foster children overcome many challenges in the most challenging time of their life. At the Clinton County Department of Human Services we have 36 licensed foster homes with 20 homes open for non-relative children. who have taken the challenge to help change a life. In addition, there are only eight openings for children over the age of 10 and two homes that can take a sibling group. So the need is great to find homes that are willing to help children that are in need in all areas of the county.
You can be single or married, be at least 18 years of age, have a stable home that you own or rent, stable income and most importantly are those who are able to offer patience, kindness and understanding to become a foster parent. One needs to be willing to love and understand a child, share their time, offer flexibility and objectivity, work as a team and emphasize the positive. If you feel you have something to offer to children, especially older children, please consider 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 a lifetime for a young person in foster care. So take the time this to think how you can help a child in need and to get more information about becoming a licensed foster parent in Clinton County, please contact Christine Sisung at the Department of Human Services at 989-224-5548 or sisungc@michigan.gov.