Child Advocacy

Anishnabek Community and Family Services
Binogii Child Placement Agency


5698 W. Hwy US 2
Manistique, MI 49854
341-6993 or 1-800-347-7137
or call 60 Kincheloe at 495-1232 Services: Provides services to Native Americans regarding child placement and adoption of Native American children


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-F (Evening hours available)
Fee: Sliding scale
Services: *Catholic Charities is a licensed adoption agency.

Luce County Department of Human Services (also known as Family Independence Agency)

500 W. McMillan Ave.
Newberry, MI 49868
293-5144
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance, Food Assistance, 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 Licensing (Home/Sitters) Employment Services (To those on Assistance Program)
Volunteer Service Program Adult Protective Services
Child Protective Services State Emergency Relief Program
State Emergency Relief Program/Heat Medical Transportation
Family Support/Specialist Indian Outreach
 

Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan


135 West Washington
Marquette, MI 49855
226-7410 (800) 677-7410
M-F 8-4:30 p.m. Hours by appointment
Services: *Birthparent counseling and adoption services. Birthparents receive information and support when considering making adoption decisions.
*Adoptive families may inquire regarding procedures for home study and child placement.


Michigan Indian Child Welfare Agency


405 E. Easterday Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
632-8062
Services: Recruiting American Indian Foster Homes, utilizing foster family homes for child placement, adoption home studies and recommending placements of adoptee, providing family 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.

Michigan Protection and Advocacy

129 W. Baraga, Suite B
Marquette, Mi. 49855
228-5910 (will accept collect calls)
Services:
* Provides advocacy and information regarding safeguarding the rights of developmentally disabled children and adults.


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