Fostering Forward Michigan is dedicated to enhancing the lives of foster youth through advocacy, education, and support.
We provide mentorship, resources, and community connections to help foster youth thrive.
Fostering Forward offers a variety of resources for foster, adoptive, kinship and biological families. We also offer resources to child welfare staff.
Discover how you can contribute to our mission through volunteering, donations, or spreading the word.
Interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent?
Our coalition is for families who are actively parenting children who have been involved in the child welfare system but we'd like to connect you with agencies who can start you on your foster care or adoption journey:
Foster Care Navigator: 1-855-MICH-KIDS or www.fcnp.org
Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange: www.mare.org
ABOUT US >
Welcome to Fostering Forward Michigan — Michigan’s statewide coalition of foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
We are a community of caregivers working together to create better outcomes for the children and families involved in foster care, adoption, and kinship care across the state of Michigan. Through advocacy, support, education, and connection, we strive to strengthen families and help caregivers feel seen, equipped, and supported.
Our team is made up of experienced foster, adoptive, and kinship parents who understand the realities of the journey firsthand. Whether a family needs guidance, encouragement, resources, or someone to stand alongside them during difficult seasons, we are here to help.