Resources for CPS and others working with children in the foster care system
Parents interested in licensing home for fostering can call
Department of Health and Human Services Licensing:
MIFOSTERCARE.MICHIGAN.GOV
1-855-MICHKIDS (642-4543)
or
269-303-3838
or
Michigan Foster Care Navigator Program
Fcnp.org / 855-MICHKIDS
The Office of Children’s Ombudsman
800-642-4326
If you believe that your experience with Michigan’s child welfare system (child protective services, foster care, adoption and/or juvenile justice) can highlight a system wide issue or deficiency or can be used as a case sample to improve the child welfare system as a whole, please contact our office or file an online complaint.
When a complaint is filed with the Office of Children’s Ombudsman (OCO), the Ombudsman’s staff can conduct an investigation into Children’s Protective Services (CPS), Foster Care, Adoption Services and/or Juvenile Justice when children are involved with these programs.
Bethany Christian Services
269-372-8800
Family & Children’s Services
269-344-0202
Samaritas
269-345-5776
Youth Guidance
269-969-9438
Adoption Resources
PARC (Post Adoption Resource Exchange)
Parc-judson.org / 734-794-2988
MARE (Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange)
Mare.org / 800-589-6273
St. Joseph County United Way
Five Star Pizza Adoption Fund
269-467-9099
SJC Child Abuse /Neglect Council Parenting classes (continuing ed. Hours)
269-888-3510
Community Fatherhood
269-282-1340
Cribs for Kids Program (free crib/pack-n-play)
cribsforkids.org
Legal Services of SW MI
800-688-3951
SJC Prosecutor’s Office
269-467-5546
Friend of the Court (Child Support)
269-467-5570
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS)
269-279-5122
24 hour line 800-828-2023
Free counseling for victims of domestic and sexual abuse
Shelter for women fleeing domestic abuse.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
See Substance Abuse Resources
Employment & Training
See Workforce Development
Mental Health
Early On SJC (Birth– 3yrs)
269-467-5400
Pivotal
269-467-1000
After Hours
800-622-3967
Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services (DASAS)
269-279-5122
24 hour line 800-828-2023
Free counseling for victims of domestic and sexual abuse
Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center
269-387-7073
SJC Intermediate School District
269-467-5400
Children’s Trauma Assessment Group
CTAG2014@gmail.com
Receive referrals from Schools, Courts, and CPS
Dept. of Health and Human Services
newmibridges.michigan.gov
269-467-1200
844-464-3447
Ellie’s Closet
clothing closet for foster children
269-220-0967
elliescloset@threeriversnazarene.org
ROOTED of St. Joseph County
connect@rootedsjc.com
269-503-3907
Sturgis Pregnancy Helpline Gently used clothing newborn-4T
269-659-1100
Pregnancy Helpline of Three Rivers
269-278-2211
Stacy’s Kicks for Kids
Free Shoes– Contact School counselor
Safe Sleep Information and Resources
cribsforkids.org
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
www.michigan.gov/dhslicensing
269-467-1200
844-464-3447
BHSJ Community Health Agency
269-273-2161
WIC, Immunizations, Children’s Special Healthcare Services
Covered Bridge Healthcare
269-467-3228
Michiana Family Center Foster Parent Support Groups
540-597-0429
https://michianafamilycenter.org
Support for Hope
269-625-4663
Kinship Care Grandparents & Other Caregivers Raising Children
269-858-5704
Caring For Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Workshop
269-467-1000
SJC Great Start Collaborative Parent Coalition
269-467-5473
Court Appointed Advocates (CASA) for Children
269-932-3557
CASAswmi.org
Family & Children’s Services
269-344-0202
St. Peter’s Comfort Dog Ministry
269-718-2467
Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative
269-303-4341