Adoptive Permanency

MDHHS begins partnership with Dave Thomas Foundation to find forever homes for children in foster care more quickly (Press release)

Posted by Susan Delle Shaffette on July 30, 2020 | Featured

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – July 29, 2020The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is getting a boost to its efforts to find loving adoptive homes for children more quickly from the Dave Thomas Foundation … Read More

Tags: Adoption, Adoptive Permanency, Foster Care, Fostercare

Preparing Children and Youth for Adoption or Other Family Permanency

Posted by Susan Delle Shaffette on June 16, 2020 | Featured

Child Welfare Information Gateway Children, including youth, leaving out-of-home care for adoption or other family permanency require preparation and support to help them understand past events in their lives and process feelings connected to their experiences of abuse and neglect, … Read More

Tags: Adoption, Adoptive Permanency, Family Engagement, Permanency, Youth

Preparing Children and Youth for Adoption or Other Family Permanency

Posted by Susan Delle Shaffette on April 30, 2020 | Featured

Children, including youth, leaving out-of-home care for adoption or other family permanency require preparation and support to help them understand past events in their lives and process feelings connected to their experiences of abuse and neglect, separation, and loss. This … Read More

Tags: Adoption, Adoptive Permanency, Child Welfare, Family, Permanency, Youth