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There are nearly 13,000 children in foster care in Michigan, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Across the country, there are…
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Family visits for kids in foster care often take place in a foster care agency’s office, which is not always the homiest setting. But a new program…
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An advocacy group for kids says a court-ordered report shows Michigan has a long way to go before it can guarantee the safety and welfare of children in…
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The Michigan Supreme Court this week handed a big win to parents with disabilities in child welfare cases.If the state removes a child from her home and…
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State of Opportunity began in 2012.Since then, the State of Opportunity team has brought us hundreds of stories exploring the barriers to success that…
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Genesee County is looking for people who are willing to open their homes to foster children.The number of children in Genesee County in foster care…
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One year after the death of a nine-year-old foster child, the foster care agency responsible for that child's placement is shutting down.Alternatives for…
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Legislation requiring child-placing agencies to make reasonable efforts to keep siblings together in the foster care and adoption systems is going to Gov.…
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Michigan officials say the state is now complying with federal requirements for child welfare and foster care.Gov. Rick Snyder's administration said…
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A state House committee will consider legislation to help foster kids navigate the system.Among other things, the bills would require a “children’s…