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Livingston County FAKS Livingston County FAKS focuses on Livingston County Foster Parent networking, recruitment, and retention. Please click ABOUT for more information!

Livingston County FAKS is in need of caring individuals who can provide a safe and nurturing home environment for children who have been placed out of their home due to abuse or neglect. Foster Care is founded on the premise that all children have the right to physical care and educational and emotional nurturance. The family foster care program is designed to provide a substitute family life experience for a child in a household that has been approved and licensed by the Michigan Department of Human Services or in the home of relative. A relative may become licensed or may be unlicensed. Children may need foster care for a temporary or extended period of time. The primary goal during foster care is to reunite the child with his or her parents. The foster family plays an important role in the treatment plan for the child and family. Under the "team" approach, foster parents or relatives, together with the worker, attempt to provide the specific kind of help a child and his family need for reuniting the child with the parents. When the child cannot be reunited with the parents, the children are prepared for permanent placement, with relatives or non-related adoptive families. Under certain circumstances, a foster family may adopt children in their care. When adoption is not possible, the goal is to prepare the youth for independent living. Foster Care is seen as a short term solution to an emergency situation. The Department needs committed individuals who are:
Willing to work with the child's birth parents
Supportive of efforts to return the child home
Able to work with children who have significant emotional and behavioral needs
Able to encourage teens toward independent living. You are not required to own your own home, be married or give up your job and stay home full time in order to foster children. You may be renting an apartment or be single. You may apply for day care payments for the time that you are working or continuing your education. To become a Foster Care Parent applicants must:
Complete a licensing application
Successfully complete background clearances for all adult household members
Provide medical statements for all household members
Have an environmental inspection (when applicable)
Provide three acceptable references
Pass on-site visits to the home by the licensing worker
Attend training pertinent to foster care issues. For further information on becoming a foster parent, you can contact a Foster Care Navigator at:

1-855-MICHKIDS or www.fcnp.org

đź‘Ź **Need a Listening Ear? Join Our Parent Support Groups!**Parenting can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate ...
10/29/2026

đź‘Ź **Need a Listening Ear? Join Our Parent Support Groups!**

Parenting can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone!

Judson Center's PARC Regions 5 & 6 offer welcoming parent support groups where you can connect with others, share experiences, receive encouragement, and learn practical parenting strategies.
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💜 **Stronger Together — Region 5**
First Monday of each month | 6:30–7:30 PM

Adoptive and guardianship parents are welcome to join to share experiences, brainstorm ideas, and connect with others on a similar path.

Join Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95892532671
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💙 **Family Connections — Region 6**
First Thursday of each month | 7:30–8:30 PM

Adoptive, Foster, Guardian, and Kinship Parents are invited to join us for a time of non-judgmental support, encouragement and connection.

Join Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/99228723155

Meeting ID:992 2872 3155
Meeting Passcode: 833761
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💚 **Lunch, Learn & Connect — Region 5**
Second Monday of each month | 12:00–1:30 PM
In-person in Ann Arbor.

This group meets in Ann Arbor and is open to adoptive, pre-adoptive, foster, kinship and guardianship parents. Lunch and location are provided with RSVP. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when RSVPing. Training hours are available, but childcare is not.

RSVP: [email protected]
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🧡 **Parenting Teens — Regions 5 & 6**
Third Wednesday of each month | 12:00–1:00 PM

Virtual group for adoptive and guardianship parents raising teenagers.
This virtual group is specifically for adoptive and guardianship parents navigating the joys and challenges of raising teenagers!

Join Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89865377929
Meeting ID: 898 6537 7929
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đź“© Questions? Contact [email protected]

RSVPs are encouraged for all groups and required for in-person attendance.

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đź“Ł Upcoming Caregiver Training!Join Judson Center and Child Safe Michigan for:Bridging Cultures: Cross-Racial Parenting i...
10/23/2026

đź“Ł Upcoming Caregiver Training!

Join Judson Center and Child Safe Michigan for:

Bridging Cultures: Cross-Racial Parenting in Foster Care

đź“… Monday, November 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM

Learn strategies to support cultural identity, build meaningful connections, and create nurturing environments for children in foster care.

Registration is required. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q8IRcqKqRluVT3934T99dA
See the flyer for details!

10/06/2026
10/06/2026
10/06/2026

Livingston County, we need your help! đź’™

We’re looking for local businesses, professionals, and community members who would be willing to share their skills, services, or expertise to support the youth we serve at The Connection Youth Services.

From home repair and maintenance to baking, haircuts, and other professional services, there are so many ways to get involved.

Please share and reach out if you or someone you know may be interested! đź’™

09/14/2026

Parent Support Group is back! With the school year officially in full swing, we are looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up on your summer! Click the link to register for our monthly FREE event.
https://www.arclivingston.com/parent-support-group/

09/14/2026

With schools back in the swing of things, it's a FULL week of great things happening in our community for families with little ones! What's on your radar this week?

Find more ideas here: https://bit.ly/GSLeventscalendar

09/11/2026

A teen who is in foster care needs some clothing. If you have gently used items in size 18/20 Boys or Mens XS, please consider donating.
Items can be dropped off or shipped to:
Clara's Hope
2525 W. Shiawassee Ave
Fenton, MI 48430

Address

2300 E Grand River Avenue, Ste 1
Howell, MI
48843

Telephone

+15175480233

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