General Resources

Explore a collection of general resources designed to support families and caregivers in everyday life. From practical tools and guidance to helpful information and community connections, these resources are here to make things a little easier. Check out the general resources below to get started! 
General Resources
Adoption Resources
Foster Care Resources
Kinship/Guardianship Resources

Agency & Resource Libraries

Agencies
Here is a list of agencies that help with foster, kinship and adoptive families that can help you along your journey and may have access to additional resources. This is not an all inclusive list.

Agency List
Downriver Foster Closet
This resource library contains resources specific to Michigan. Learn More. 
National Foster Parent Association
This resource library contains resources for Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Parents through networking, education and advocacy. Learn More.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

FAFASD
Families Affected By Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder  - check out the useful articles and resources regarding FASD. Learn More. 
McFares
Learn More.

Medical

Community Mental Health
Learn More.
Gateway Family & Urgent Care
Located in Midland, Gateway Family & Urgent Care makes medical care affordable for those who are on a tight budget, have no insurance, including those with insurance but funds are tight. They do accept Medicaid!

Learn More. 
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers provides a wide variety of services for our families.

Transportation to appointments is available to help the community get the assistance they need.
Learn More.
Samaritas
Behavioral Health, Psychiatric Services and Crisis Support Services - Learn More.
Human Kind Mental Health Services
Check out their site here: https://humankindsaginaw.com/ 

See below for Insurance accepted as well as focus topic:
  • Individual Therapy (Ages 5+)
  • In-Person & Virtual Sessions
  • Insurance & Medicaid Accepted Including but not limited to - 
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Care Network
    • BlueCross Complete
    • Atena
    • Straight Medicaid 
    • Meridian 
    • Molina
    • McLaren (commercial & Medicaid) 
    • ASR
    • CHAMPVA 
    • Humana 
    • TRICARE East 
    • Cigna
  • Discounted Intern Rates
  • Evening & Weekend Availability
  • Diverse, Personable Clinicians
  • Fast Scheduling (1–2 Weeks)
  • Support for Anxiety, Grief, Trauma & More
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive & Culturally Competent
  • Local & Community-Driven

Everyday Needs

Foster Families NRC
For clothing, car seats, safety items, and more.

Contact the center at 989-266-7060, or  email hello@fosterfamiliesnrc.org
 
Resource Request Form

Shopping Appointment

Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Twin beds and bunk beds. Learn more. 
Saginaw Partnership Center - The Nest
Financial and household assistance.

Email info@saginawpartnershipcenter.org for assistance.


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Great Lakes Dream Center
For furniture & household items (Bay County Only). (989) 270-7575.

Learn more. 
Grace Your Closet
Free clothing closet open to public, 3rd Saturday of the month. Learn more. 
Other Family Essentials Programs
Bay City 
Midland CountySaginaw -

Education

Education Planners
State of Michigan Education Planners Learn More. 
Preschool/Great Start Collaborative
Bay Arenac Community High School - Learn more.
Education Resources
Families Going Through Hardships & At-Risk Youth
Bay Arenac Community High School

Campus-Based Support Programs

Just For Kids

Together We Rise & Fund II 

One Simple Wish Scholarship Fund
Student Aid
Student Aid - Information for Student Aid; including MiSSG portal access, TIP, Scholarships/Grants, FAFSA, etc. Learn more.

Scholarships & Grants - MiSSG (Michigan Student Scholarship and Grants). Learn more. 

Sibling Visits & Just for Fun

Foster Love
Learn More.
Give Hope RV
Learn more. 
Great Lakes Bay Parents
Learn more. 
Kids Skate for Free Club
Learn More. -https://kidsskatefree.com/?locations=34
Kids Bowl Free
Learn More.