CHILD ADVOCACY

ANISHNABEK COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SERVICES

5698 Hwy US2
Manistique, Michigan 49854
341-6993 or 1-800-347-7137
SERVICES: Family Support Service, In-Home services

CATHOLIC CHARITIES (ASLO KNOWN AS CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES)

221 S 13th Street
Escanaba, Michigan 49829
789-7212
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.

COALITION FOR AMERICA'S CHILDREN

1-888-544-4KIDS or www.kidscampaigns.org

MICHIGAN PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SERVICE

129 W. Baraga, Suite B
Marquette, Michigan
228-5910 (will accept collect calls)


SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERIVCES (ALSO KNOWN AS FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY)

Courthouse Room 175A
300 Walnut
Manistique, Michigan
341-2114
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)
Chore Services Homebound (Adults and Families)
Day Care and Day Care Aide Licensing (Home/Sitters)
Volunteer Service Program
Child Protective Services
State Emergency Relief Program/Heat

Family Support/Specialist
Shelter Homes (Short term, emergency placement for children)
Adult Foster Care (Placement)
Employment Services (To those on Assistance Program)
Adult Protective Services
State Emergency Relief Program
Medical Transportation

 

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES

1-800-677-7410

MICHIGAN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE AGENCY

W480 Casino Lane, No 37
Wilson, Michigan 49896
466-2483
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