Join us for the FSM Community Collaboratives Fall 2017!

Join us this Fall of 2017! We will be hosting seven FSM Community Collaborative events which will be held once per month throughout the 2017-2018 school year in DHHS offices in each of the FSM Regions. FSM Community Collaboratives bring together students with experience in foster care, policymakers, professionals, and business leaders in each of the regions to directly connect students and professionals to resources and information.

Fostering Success Coach Training Level 1

Fostering Success Coach Training Level 1
When:  August 15th - 17th 2017
             Where: Western Michigan University
               College of Health and Human Services
              1240 Oakland Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Click here to register.
Contact Maddy Day at Maddy.Day@wmich.edu for more information.

Senate Proclaims May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan

The Michigan Senate on Wednesday, May 18th, 2017 approved Senate Resolution 63, which proclaims May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan.

Fostering Success Coach Training Level II Registration Open

Register today for the Fostering Success Coach Training Level II.

WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

Western Michigan University's Fostering Success Michigan initiative has been cited as a "beacon" for supporting increased college access.

FSM Guest Blog from Michigan's Children: The Elections are Over. Now What?

The Elections are Over.  Now What?

By Mina Hong and Michele Corey

As you know, in our wonderful and imperfect democracy that we call the United States of America, citizens recently had the opportunity to vote for elected officials who will make decisions on our behalves.  Many, many decisions.  And in our imperfect democracy, half of us are excited and half of us are concerned about…

Inaugural Michigan Young Leader Advocacy Summit a Success!

On Friday, August 5th, 2016 the halls of Lansing Community College’s West Campus echoed with energy and excitement surrounding the first ever Michigan Young Leader Advocacy Summit. Youth with experience in foster care gathered to network, share life stories, and advocate for changes in statewide policies that affect them. Through a series of breakout sessions and discussions, youth spoke directly to supportive adults, professionals, policymakers, and influencers on behalf of all young people with experience in foster care. These young leaders shared their experiences and perspectives on how to improve the implementation of policies that affect school stability, extension of foster care support beyond 18, and transition planning for young people who age out of foster care. 

Join us for FSM Community Collaboratives! Beginning this Fall!

Beginning in Fall of 2016, seven FSM Community Collaborative events will be held once per month throughout the 2016-2017 school year in each of the 5 FSM regions across Michigan. FSM Community Collaboratives will bring together students with experience in foster care, policymakers, professionals, and business leaders in each of the regions to directly connect students and professionals to resources and information.