Livingston County FAKS

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 expe

rience 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

09/04/2026

🎨Create. Connect. Have Fun. 🎨

Are you looking for a chance to get creative and connect with your community? Join us for our FREE Craft Group!

09/04/2026
09/02/2026

Free hearing and vision screenings are available for ages 3-21! Schedule an appointment at bit.ly/LCHDAppt.

08/31/2026

NEW DATES ADDED!👗👔

To accommodate some of the earlier high school Homecomings in Livingston County, we're opening up our Cinderella's Closet Homecoming Boutique on September 2 & 3. Be sure to stop in then to get your formalwear in support of the survivors we serve!

08/31/2026

Mark your calendar for two great events coming up in September!

⭐On Tuesday, September 8 @ 6:00 pm, grades 5-7 are invited to join us for Tween Night: Percy Jackson! During this special evening of Camp Half-Blood fun, we'll enjoy games, activities, and more related to the Percy Jackson series.
⭐Plus, Elementary-aged patrons are invited to join us on Thursday, September 10 @ 6:00 pm for LEGO Night, where we enjoy unstructured, free play with thousands of LEGOs!

Learn more about both programs, and register to join us, on our online calendar!

08/24/2026

Looking for free or low-cost ways to keep little ones learning and exploring? Check out these local ideas around Livingston County this week!

Remember: Learning and brain-building happen everywhere; not just at organized activities! Everyday interactions such as talking with your little one while grocery shopping, pointing out colors and shapes while driving, counting items, or letting them help choose between two foods, are meaningful opportunities to build language, thinking and social-emotional skills! 💕💪

Enjoy your week 😎

08/20/2026

The Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) will be at the SUD Resource Fair in Pinckney during Food Truck Friday!

📅 Friday, August 21st, 2026
📍 Downtown Pinckney, Mi
⏰ 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Stop by, say hello, and learn more about the resources and prevention efforts available in our community.

Address

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

Telephone

+15175480233

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Livingston County FAKS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Livingston County FAKS:

Shortcuts

Share

Category