Foster Care

Grocery stores in northwest Lower Michigan are getting extra brown bags this month— the 35th annual fundraising campaign for Child and Family Services.

A Senate bill proposes to reserve the income of Michigan children in foster care in a trust fund for their future use, rather than seizing it to compensate the state for the cost of their care.

This week, Governor Whitmer signed two bills into law that will enhance the educational experience of children in the foster care system.

Nearly five years after its introduction in 2017, a Kent County is program designed to improve foster care outcomes will move from a pilot program to a contracted services with the state.

State officials were in court on Wednesday responding to reports about ongoing problems with Michigan’s child welfare system.Reforms have been underway…

Governor Rick Snyder will consider changing the rules that allow courts to permanently remove children from their parents.The bills are on their way to…

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…