Foster Care Services
Children (newborn -17) are in need of homes and individuals who will provide a loving and stable home for them. Wolverine Human Services will help you facilitate the process of becoming a Wolverine Human Services foster parent.
Foster Parent Applicant
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Marital status (can be single, married, separated) |
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Can be related or non-related to foster child |
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Must be financially stable |
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Able to produce proof of income and current utility bills |
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Have an approved living situation (apartment, house, flat, mobile home, etc.) |
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Able to pass criminal and protective services’ clearances |
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Complete foster parent orientation, Pride foster parent training and CPR/First Aid |
Additional Resources & Links
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Foster Care Program Statement |
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Foster Home Licensing FAQs |
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WHS Success Stories |
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Care Provider Portal |
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Foster Care from Anywhere |
Benefits of Becoming A Wolverine Human Services Foster Parent
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Able to choose sex, race, and characteristics of children placed in the home |
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Receive foster care stipend |
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Receive appropriate foster child referrals |
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Be part of a supportive team to help foster children |
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Training given to facilitate successful placements |
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Help and representation with community resources |
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24 hour emergency telephone social work access |
Process of Becoming A Wolverine Human Services’ Foster Parent
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Complete foster parent orientation, GROW foster parent training and CPR/First |
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Complete fingerprinting |
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Criminal and protective services’ clearances processed |
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Agreement of Agency policies |
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Have an approved living situation (apartment, house, flat, mobile home, etc.) |
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Home assessment completed (to ensure a structurally safe and clean environment) |