FOSTER CARE

ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES

Binogii Placement Agency
153 Mukwa
Manistique, Michigan 49854
341-6993 or 1-800-347-7137
FEE: None
SERVICES: Binogii Placement Agency provides foster care and adoption services for Native American children including home studies for foster homes and adoptive homes with Native American heritage. Provide services to Alger, Delta, Luce, Marquette, and Schoolcraft.


CATHOLIC CHARITIES (ALSO KNOWN AS CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES)

347 Rock
Marquette, Michigan
227-9119
SERVICES: Catholic Charities is a non-denominational counseling center and licensed adoption agency. Services include individual, couple, and family therapy for those experiencing troubled lives. They also offer open adoptions and problem pregnancy counseling.

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF THE UPPER PENINSULA

1100 S. Front Street
Marquette, Michigan
228-4025

MARQUETTE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (ALSO KNOWN AS FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY)

234 W. Baraga
Marquette, Michigan
228-9691
SERVICES: This agency provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Family Assistance, Food Assistance, and Medical Assistance Program. Other 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  

MICHIGAN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE AGENCY

W480 Casino Lane, No 37
Wilson, Michigan 49896
466-2483
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FEE: None
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.

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

http://www.lsswis.org


MICHIGAN FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY

http://www.mfia.state.mi.us