Adoption & Foster Care

At Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties (CCSGC), we provide help and hope to children awaiting the welcome and support of a foster or adoptive family. Every day, children need safety, stability, routine and an abundance of love. With foster care and adoption, many government agencies are involved and CCSGC is here to assist those caring families who open both their heart and home to children in need. In the case of adoption, both the biological and adoptive parents need support throughout the process. We answer the call.

Begin your journey and become a foster parent today!
Visit
MIFOSTERCARE.MICHIGAN.GOV

For more information about Foster Care and Adoption please contact Child Welfare (810) 232-3418 ext. 321 or GiveHope@ccsgc.org

Calling All Foster Parents!

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Licensing

You can make a difference in the life of a child by becoming a licensed foster parent through Catholic Charities. Licensed foster parents provide a safe and nurturing home environment for children who have been placed out of their home due to abuse or neglect.  Catholic Charities will guide you through the licensing process, provide training and complete the required home study to obtain licensure through the state of Michigan at no cost. We realize that becoming a foster parent can be confusing and overwhelming. We are happy to talk with you about your specific questions or situation to help you decide if you’re ready to begin the journey of becoming a foster or adoptive parent.

Would you like to provide a child love and stability?

The need for more foster parents is great and the benefits are immeasurable. As a foster parent through CCSGC, you will receive:

  • State funding to offset the cost of foster care.

  • Consultative support and instruction from our trained team.

  • Pride in providing stability, safety, and support to a child in a challenging familial situation.

  • Satisfaction in giving of yourself to a child in need and seeing the outcome of your work and dedication in changing a child’s life.

Foster Parent Orientation
Every Wednesday, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Catholic Charities’ Childrens Center
575 Louisa Street, Flint 48503
Please call the Child Welfare Office at 810-232-3418 to register or email GiveHope@ccsgc.org

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Catholic Charities also provides ongoing monthly Foster Parent Training the third Thursday of each month covering a wide variety of child welfare topics. This service is open to anyone interested and is free of cost.  Please call 810-232-3418 to register for any training sessions you might be interested in.

We strive to ensure children experience as few foster care placements as possible since every move is difficult and presents its own set of challenges to a child. The goal in foster care is to return the child to their biological home or family circle; therefore, the role of a foster parent is vital to the well being of children in need.  If you are currently a foster parent or considering becoming one, visit www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/ for more information on child welfare law, forms applications, assistance programs, program updates and more.

Adoption

For those unfamiliar with the process of adoption, it can be daunting.  Catholic Charities Adoption staff are here to answer questions and provide support to families during the adoption process as well as post adoption. We specialize in State Ward, Direct Placement and Safe Delivery adoptions.

Adoption Informational Meetings
Second Tuesday of Each Month facilitated in person following CDC guidelines.
Evenings 4:30 pm 5:30 pm
Please call
(810) 232-3418 to register.

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Our caring team has experienced many situations and changes in adoption over the years, providing CCSGC with specialized expertise to assist every life touched by adoption.  CCSGC adoption services include:

  • Information classes covering the adoption process in detail with explanations on various options.

  • Home study assistance in providing required written materials for independent adoption, legal work, and adoption supervision.

  • Post-adoption support including respite care, recreational activities, and monthly group meetings.

  • Confidential intermediary searches for birth parents and adoptees who were part of the CCSGC adoption process.

 

Thank You to our Hope for Kids Supporters!