FOSTER CARE

ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY & FAMILY SERVICES


2864 Ashmun (M-129)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-5250 or 1-800-726-0093
FAX: 632-5266
Or call 60 Kincheloe
495-1232
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: None
SERVICES: Foster care placement, home studies, licensing, and case management.

BAY MILLS SOCIAL SERVICES


12124 W. Lakeshore Drive
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3204
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FEES: None
SERVICES: Foster Care services for families residing in Bay Mills Indian Community.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ( ALSO KNOWN AS: Catholic Social Services)


517 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-1508
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-Thurs
FEE: Sliding scale, Great Lakes & UPHP Medicaid, insurances, and self-pay.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents of Chippewa, Mackinaw, and Luce counties regardless of race, age, gender, religious affiliation or ability to pay.
SERVICES: Catholic Social Services is a non-deominational counseling center and licensed adoption agency.  Services include individual, couple, family therapy for those experiencing troubled  lives.  We also offer open adoptions and problem pregnancy counseling.

CHIPPEWA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (AKA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY)


463 E. 3 Mile
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
635-4100
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F 24 Hour Protective Services for Adult/Children 632-4545
FEE: None
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance Program.  Services include:
Adoption Specialist
Child Foster Care and Licensing Delinquent Program (Referrals by Court) Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency placement for children)
Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families) Adult Foster Care (Placement)
Day Care and Day Care Aide Enrollment(Home/Sitters) Volunteer Service Program
Indian Outreach
Child Protective Services Adult Protective Services
Medical Transportation State Emergency Relief Program

Hiawatha Behavioral Health-Repite Care


38655 Makinaw Trail
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-2805 or 800-839-9443/TDD 632-3336
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F 24 hour Emergency Service
FEE: Sliding fee scale- service is not denied due to inability ti pay
SERVICES: referral for inpatient, Psychiatric hospitalization, screening and referral, Residental Services, Home-Based Services, Assertive Coomunity Treatment, Crisis intervention, Drop-in Center, Adult Activity Program, Vocational, Outpaient services, Case Manager and Respite Care services. An information library.

M.I.C.W.A. MICHIGAN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE AGENCY


2956 Ashmun (M-129)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-8062 or 632-6896
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FEE: None
ELIGIBILITY: American Indian.
SERVICES: Recruiting American Indian Foster Homes, utilizing foster family homes for child placement, adoption home studies and recommending placements of adoptee, providing information and referral.  Coordination with other support agencies in regard to Indian Child Welfare Practice, Tribal Affiliation Identification Services,  Expert Witness Testimony on P.L. 95-608 and training on Indian Child Welfare Practice.

RESPITE CARE SERVICES (HIAWATHA)


120 Ridge
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-2805
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F
FEE: Sliding scale, based on income
ELIGIBILITY: Families who have developmentally disabled children or family members living in their home may be eligible for respite care.
SERVICES: Respite providers or family friends will care for the individual for a few hours, over night or a few days.  In home or out of home care is available.

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