Adoption Services
Wolverine Human Services will match eligible children to families who match each individual child’s needs. Our goal is to ensure that all children achieve permanency in a stable and nurturing family environment.
Provider Qualifications
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Must be 18 years or older |
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Marital status (can be single or married) |
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Can be related to child, a foster parent or recruited family |
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Must be financially stable |
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Evidence of good physical and mental health |
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Able to show proof of income and expenditures |
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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 |
Additional Resources & Links
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Adoption Program Statement |
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MARE |
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WHS Success Stories |
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Care Provider Portal |
Benefits of Becoming An Adoptive Family
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Able to choose sex, race, and characteristics of children |
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Do not have to be licensed foster parents |
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Receive subsidy payments, if appropriate |
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The child’s background and behavioral patterns will be addressed through a child evaluation |
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Post adoption services are available |
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Will be connected to other child adoptive programs |
Process of Becoming An Adoptive Family
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Attend adoption orientation |
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Complete Adoption Orientation and GROW training |
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Criminal and protective services’ clearances processed |
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Complete an adoption application |
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Participate in home and family assessment |
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Matches made with available children |