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Ennis Center needs foster parents to give children a safe place to stay while their birth parents work on changing the issues that brought their children into care.  A shortage of foster parents has made helping these families harder.  We have to turn away children and youth who need a safe place to stay because we don’t have enough foster homes.

Foster parents are expected to provide a stable, safe and caring environment while efforts are being made to reunite the child with the biological family.  By being a foster parent, you can be a great and positive force in the life of a child who desperately needs your help.  Foster parents receive training, ongoing support and financial assistance to help them be effective.  Foster parents also have access to day care reimbursement, medical coverage for their foster children, mental health services if necessary, and extra help if your foster child has extensive medical needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Foster Parenting

Yes but an assessment has to be completed.
No.
Yes.
You must be at least 21 years old.
Any applicant over 65 years old must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform    the physical and emotional task of being a foster parent.
Yes. Arrangements will need to be made for an alternate caregiver or day care of your choosing, who will be screened for suitability. State reimbursement for day care expenses is available.
You must be able to maintain your own financial obligations.
Our agency will offer placements to you and it is your option to decline or accept that child.
Yes. You will be provided with all available information on the child and his/her needs.
The goal of foster care it to reunite children with their birth parents. Foster parents should not judge the biological family. The should help the child deal with feelings of loss and rejection while supporting continued involvement from the biological parents. Foster parents are expected to interact with the birth parents through our agency.
You will be paid an age-appropriate non-taxable room and board rate set by the State.
Medicaid coverage is provided for the child’s medical needs.
Yes.
Your home must meet the State of Michigan’s physical requirements and each family member must agree to becoming a foster family and will be interviewed on their personal history. Each member must also complete police and Protective Services clearances, as well as have a physical examination and TB test, among others. We will give you support through the licensing process.
The average time is from 12 to 14 weeks.
No, this type of punishment is not allowed.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, please contact our office location nearest you and ask for the Certification and Licensing Department.

Genesee County, Flint   810-233-4031
Oakland County, Pontiac  248-334-2715
St. Clair County, Port Huron  810-990-1424
Wayne County , Greenfield Road   313-342-2699
Wayne County (teens only), Jefferson Ave  313-396-1800

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