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.
The Michigan Senate on Wednesday, May 18th, 2017 approved Senate Resolution 63, which proclaims May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan.
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Continue ReadingOn 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.
Continue ReadingBeginning 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.
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Sep 20 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Grand Traverse MDHHS: Leelanau Room
Join us for the FSM Community Collaborative focused on the Education Domain!
Oct 25 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Lansing MDHHS: Grand Tower; Dempsy Room
Join us for the FSM Community Collaborative focused on the Finances and Education Domain!
Nov 15 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Western Wayne MDHHS; Cadillac Place Conference Room 1&2
Join us for the FSM Community Collaborotive focused on the Life Skill Domain!
Jan 24 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ Kent County MDHHS; Conference Rooms G,H,& I
Join us for the FSM Community Collaborative focused on the Cultural and Personal Identity Domain!
Fostering Success Michigan is a statewide initiative that aims to increase access and success in higher education and post-college careers for youth with experience in foster care. Learn how you can contribute to building a holistic network that insulates (i.e., strengthens protective factors and reduces risks) the education to career "pipeline."
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