Foster Care & Adoption on Wolverine Human Services

Become a Foster Parent

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Who can foster

You can be single, married, or separated. You can be related or unrelated to the child. You can rent. You can work full time. What matters is that you are:

Adoption

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

How adoption works at Wolverine

Most adoptions begin with foster care. A child is placed in your home while their parents work on a reunification plan. When a court terminates parental rights, the foster family is usually the first family asked to adopt.

Young Adults 18 to 20

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care

If you are 18 to 20 and have an open foster care case, or exited care at 18 or later, you can choose to stay connected. The program is voluntary. You decide when you are ready to end services.

Foster Home Licensing FAQ

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

How do I apply for a foster home license?

Wolverine works with the State of Michigan to license foster parents in their own homes. The first step is to call (888) 625-8669 or send the inquiry form on this page and ask for foster home information. We will invite you to a virtual orientation.

Thank you. We will be in touch soon.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

We call or email to answer your questions.
You pick a virtual orientation date. They run every week.
After orientation, you decide whether to sign the application and start licensing.

If it is urgent, call (888) 625-8669.