The Resource for Navigating your Foster Family Journey

“We're Here to Help with the Resources You Need”

— Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center

Our Mission.

At Foster Families Navigation & Resource Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families through resources, guidance, and a strong community. By strengthening these families, we create a ripple effect—transforming lives, shifting perceptions, and building a more compassionate and sustainable community where every child can move from simply surviving to truly thriving.

We dream of a world where every child in foster care feels safe, loved, and truly at home. When we create an environment where foster, adoptive, and kinship families are fully supported—where they are lifted up, equipped with the tools they need, and surrounded by a community that walks beside them—we change perceptions and break down barriers. This creates a positive cycle of change, inspiring others to open their hearts and homes, and building a sustainable, thriving community of foster, adoptive, and kinship families. As we strengthen families, we strengthen communities—creating a future where love, stability, and opportunity extend far beyond individual homes, shaping a society where every child and family has the support they need to flourish.

Our Vision.

Our Partners

2025 Community Impact Partnership Program 

Necessities. Essentials. Foster Youth.

Become a Resource

It takes a village. And without people like you, there can’t be people like us. Whether you have time, talents, or treasures you'd like to share, we have a space for you! Send us a short email with what interests you or what resources you may have and we will be in touch about how you can be a blessing to others.

We have a full list of resources available in our area. This list is updated as new resources become available. We'd love for you to check it out!

“For where your treasure is, 
there your heart will be also”
Heart in hands 
- Matthew 6:21

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Meet the Team

  • SARAH HUMERICKHOUSE
    Founder | Executive Director

    Sarah founded the nonprofit on the idea of wouldn't it be great if... She brings a motto of "we know better so we can do better" to the heart of this little project. As a mom, foster mom, wife, and entrepreneur she has more hats than can fit in her closet. When she's not juggling hats, she likes to run... like really far. She also loves popcorn, baking, and snuggles with the littles. Sarah is passionate about this project because she has witnessed first hand how support for all parties involved can translate into our foster kiddos truly blossoming.

  • BRIANNA LYONS
    Vice President

    Bri comes to our team with foster family life, CPS, and DHHS resource navigation in her back pocket. She is passionate about making her foster families feel supported and connecting resources in her community with the people that need them. She's a super mom of 3, a full-time resource coordinator at DHHS, and a multi-tasker extraordinaire. When she's not in full work mode she spends time camping, practicing her ninja moves, and removing the tadpoles her littles brought in from the pond. Bri's passion for the nonprofit stems from knowing the frustrations her foster families have faced and knows we can work to improve the support and care each kiddo receives.

  • TERRI POLZIN SCHEUERLEIN
    Secretary

    Terri is a wife, mom, and grandma born and raised here in the tri-city area. Her and her husband are local farmers and farming advocates here in our community. They love to share their knowledge of farming. When she’s not driving a mean tractor you can find her at the Saginaw Spirit game. She is a Spirit Fanatic and we love her energy. Terri is passionate about moving the mission of the NRC forward through her networking skills and love of people. We are so happy to have you as part of our Board.

  • PAUL GAISER
    Treasurer

    Paul is the definition of a servants heart. As a Thrivent rep he cares about his community and is always seeking ways to give back. It only took us 2 whole years to get him on board with the NRC, but it was worth the wait. Paul is a superpower when it comes to analyzing our numbers and making sure our boat is upright and on track. He is also extremely passionate about our kids and their families. He, along with his wife and kids, have been to many an NRC event and they are always helping out or encouraging from the sidelines. We are so grateful to have Paul to help us continue to offer our programs and services to the families we serve in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

  • DAVID HUMERICKHOUSE
    Member at Large

    Dave is our member at large and brings the perspective of a foster/adoptive parent. With a background in IT he brings a strong logic to our team and helps ensure we have all our ducks or data in a row! Dave also serves as our Tech guide and keeps our center and information all secured and up to date. If he's not installing updates for Merative, you can find him working on a home project or spending time with his family. He also teaches Dave Ramsey Financial Peace at church and occasionally gets dressed up for fancy fundraising dinners with his wife!

  • LIZ KERBLESKI
    Board Member

    Liz is a one of the first friendly faces you will see at Hopevale Church in Bay City. We were so excited to welcome her to our board after having worked with her volunteers for several of our projects. Liz brings her community connections, bright positive attitude and outside of the box thinking to help move our mission forward. She is always helping our event committees bring the events to life and you will often see her welcoming families and friends when we are out and about.

  • STEFANIE POPP
    Board Member

    Stefanie was welcomed with open arms to our board. As a fellow foster/adoptive mom and advocate for changing the foster care world, she has helped us open the Bridgeport outpost, connect the bridge into serving Saginaw Co, and drive conversations on positive changes for fostering families in our communities. Stefanie has a passion for making an impact at the highest level so we can see sustainable changes to our system that help support and address real needs in our community. We are excited to see how her connections and drive can help push us forward into the future. 

  • KRISTEN DEE
    Board Member

    Kristen Dee is a Gladwin native and fellow foster adoptive parent. Gladwin community brings its own culture and way of life to the fostering community and we are excited to have Kristen be able to represent the needs and best ways of impact to our board. Kristen's service in her community make her highly in tune with the needs of families and children in the Gladwin area. We are blessed to have her at the table and to help us understand how to best service this community. 

In Loving Memory