Foster Parent Program

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Family Counseling and Children's
Services of Lenawee County

220 North Main St.
Adrian, MI 49221
517-265-5352 phone
517-263-6090 fax

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Foster Parent Program
WHAT IS FOSTER PARENTING? Foster parents provide a temporary home for children whose biological parents are unable to care for them. Children remain in foster care until they can return to their own parents or until other permanent placements, such as adoption, are made. Foster parenting is a challenging and rewarding role.	Foster Parents: Meet the child's daily physical and emotional needs Coordinate with medical, dental, school, and social services person Provide recreational and enrichment activities Facilitate the child's visits with birth parents Work with a team regarding the best plan for the child
The Rewards of Fostering Knowing you are helping children in need Satisfaction of using your parenting skills Experiencing children's positive progress in your care Being part of a professional team by helping children and families Furthering your education in parenting issues through workshops and support groups Being able to work at home Feeling pride in taking on new challenges Receiving financial reimbursement for the child's care	Children Needing Homes Include: Infants School-age children Teenagers Sibling groups Teen mothers & their infants Children waiting to be adopted
	Types of foster homes needed: Long term care - 2 years or more Short term care - less than two years Weekend and vacation respite care Emergency shelter care
Family Counseling and Children's Services has offered Foster Care Services since 1968. Our Foster Care staff are professionals with Bachelors or Masters degrees in Social Work and extensive experience in their field.

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