Region 4

Provides resources and inspiration for youth and alumni of foster care.

Post adoption resources like adoption assistance, college scholarships, employee benefit programs, federal adoption tax credit.

Learn what programs and services are available to children adopted through the foster care system in Michigan.

The adoption tax credit lets families who were in the adoption process claim eligible adoption expenses for each eligible child. Families can apply the credit to international, domestic, private and public foster care adoptions.

Resource and community for adoption parenting.

Support for parents who adopt from foster care - subsidies, services, and training are available to help you during the adoption process and throughout your family’s journey.

Behavioral Resources and Institute for Neuropsychological Services 3292 North Evergreen Dr NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 365-8920 Counseling, psychological testing, therapy.

You will find information about trauma & toxic stress, the impact on health and development and ways to lessen negative outcomes - information from national and state experts that are working to build trauma-informed systems of care for children and their families in Michigan.

Adoption resources.

CACs offer therapy and medical exams, plus courtroom preparation, victim advocacy, case management, and other services for children who have been abused. A steadfast commitment is shared to get children on the path to healing as soon as possible so they can get back to being kids. Find the CAC that supports children in your county.

Adoption resources.

Michigan's statewide foster, adoptive and kinship parent coalition. Families working together to achieve better outcomes for the children in their care.

The IDEA is a federal civil rights law to protect the rights of children with disabilities who meet requirements for special education services and the rights of their parents.

Michigan 2-1-1 connects families with help of all kinds, right in the community - help with food, housing, paying bills, support in a family crisis or community disaster, just to name a few.

(517) 335-7801 Adoption and guardianship assistance.

(800) 589-6273 Statewide information and referral service for families interested in adopting children from foster care.

(800) 552-4821 Provide information, support, and education for families who have children who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.

13101 Allen Rd Southgate, MI 48195 (734) 785-7705 x7194 MI-AIMH works across Michigan to promote good infant mental health.

(800) 359-3722 CSHCS strives to enable individuals with special health care needs to have improved health outcomes and an enhanced quality of life through the appropriate use of the CSHCS system of care.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Federal law concerning the education of students with disabilities, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and U.S. Department of Education regulations.

(877) 660-METV The ETV program allows the state to provide up to $5,000 per year to a student in an accredited post-secondary program.

2436 Woodlake Circle Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 324-7396 Resources, information and education for children and youth with special health care needs, the families who love them and the professionals who support them.

Provides services that are enhancements or additions to Medicaid State Plan coverage for children through age 20 with serious emotional disturbances.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the federal civil rights law that ensures eligible children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Each state must follow the IDEA, and may also create additional laws and rules. In Michigan, those rules are the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE).

Through advocacy, adoption support, leadership development, and education, NACAC works to ensure all children in foster care have permanent, loving families and adoptive families have the support they need.

Located at Western Michigan University 1000 Oakland Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 387-7000 Serving children who have experienced trauma or been abused or neglected, children with disruptive behaviors or dysregulation, children with mental health disorders, anxiety or depression.

Improves access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children.

Call 1-888-4GRANTS for eligibility requirements.

(269) 673-0202 or (888) 354-0596 (toll-free) 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

540 Jenner Dr Allegan, MI 49010 (888) 354-0596 or (269) 673-0202 (24hr line) Services provided to people with mental illness, a developmental disability, and their families.

3255 122nd Ave Ste 300 Allegan, MI 49010 (269) 673-7700 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.

340 104th Ave Holland, MI 49423 (616) 403-1687 Resource for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Support groups, clothing and book co-op, movie nights, resource lending library, mentoring, wrap around support, moms nights out, dads nights out, book clubs, and trainings.

(269) 445-2451 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

1485 M139 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 925-0585 (24hr line) Behavioral health.

401 8th St, PO Box 1407 Benton Harbor, MI 49023 (269) 934-2000 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.

The Great Start Collaborative of Cass County has put together this resource guide with a diverse range of resources.

(800) 323-0335 (toll-free) 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

960 M-60 East Cassopolis, MI 49031 Access/Intake: (269) 445-2451 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: (800) 323-0335 Behavioral healthcare.

325 M-62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 (269) 445-0200 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.

(616) 333-1000 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

790 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 336-3909 or (800) 749-7720 (24hr line) Behavioral healthcare.

121 Franklin SE, Ste 200 Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (616) 248-1000 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.

(231) 720-3200 or (231) 722-HELP (during non-business hours) 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

376 E Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 724-1111 (24hr line) Behavioral healthcare.

2700 Baker St, PO Box 4290 Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 (231) 733-3700 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.

Multiple locations within Muskegon Baker St, Leahy St, Clinton St, E Apple Ave (231) 724-1335 Behavioral healthcare, including trauma therapy and sensory-based services.

(616) 510-7051 Resource for adoptive and foster families. Coordinate a weekly support group for adoptive and foster families.

2603 Leahy St Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 (231) 830-3221 ext. 2338 Resource for families; promotes educational success in children and youth.

(866) 512-4357 (toll-free) 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

12265 James St Holland, MI 49424 (616) 842-HELP (4357) 24hr Line Grand Haven (616) 396-HELP (4357) 24hr Line Holland (866) 512-HELP (4357) 24hr Line All Other Areas Behavioral healthcare.

Medical care, education & counseling, suicide prevention, substance abuse, food, dental, health care coverage, prescriptions, medication disposal, vision service, hospital bills.

12185 James St, Ste 200 Holland, MI 49424 (616) 394-7200 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.

340 104th Ave Holland, MI 49423 (616) 403-1687 Resource for adoptive, foster, and kinship families. Support groups, clothing and book co-op, movie nights, resource lending library, mentoring, wrap around support, moms nights out, dads nights out, book clubs, and trainings.

(269) 657-5574 24-hour crisis response team for if your child is experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis.

Multiple locations. See website for location closest to you. (269) 657-5574 or (269) 637-5297 (800) 922-1418 (24 hr hotline) Behavioral healthcare.

57150 CR 681 Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 621-2800 Food, childcare, healthcare, and emergency relief.