Foster Families

ED of Samaritas' Legacy Adoption Service Heidi Raubenolt join the show.

A new home for teens who age out of residential treatment programs is opening in Kentwood this week, meeting the need for transitional living facilities

We talk to Tika McCoy, Community Engagement and Recruitment Specialist.

We talk to Julia O’Carey, Recruiter and Family Support Coordinator, about the Care’s mission.

Colleen Ashley discusses a holiday with a house full of “gifts”.

We share a Foster family story.

Elyse Welser talks about the opportunity to adopt or foster during this important month.

We talk about how the community can help with Shantheis Moody, Child Welfare Services.

Dee Morrison looks at the large need for foster families in Kent County, MDOT is hosting a meeting about M-46, Ottawa County is exploring micro homes as a solution to the housing crisis, and more.

There’s a growing need for foster homes for LGBTQ youth, according to a West Michigan child advocacy group