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