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Family to Family (F2F) |
The Casey Foundation, founders of the Family to Family Initiative, believes that when families are supported, the number of children requiring foster care decreases.
The Family to Family Collaboratives in Warren, Roseville and Clinton Township have offered support and resources to families over a number of years. Data shows that the number of child abuse and neglect referrals to the Department of Human Services and the number of children being removed from their homes in Roseville & Warren decreased from 2006 through 2007.
The Family to Family Collaborative in Clinton Township did not start providing service until March 2008. From 2006 through 2007, the number of referrals and removals increased in this community. We would like to believe that Family to Family has had a positive impact on families throughout our communities. We are also working hard to decrease the numbers of abuse and neglect cases. |
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| Funded By: Department of Human Services |
| Contractor: Community Assessment Referral & Education (CARE) |
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Family Connection
Newsletter |
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Family Resource Network |
| Family Resource Network brochure |
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Be a
Foster Parent brochure |
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Community Representative brochure |
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Macomb County Family to Family program initiated, CARE was
contracted through the Macomb County Department of Human
Services to provide specific support services to the
Warren, Roseville and Clinton Township communities. |
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| These Family Resource Networks (FRN) were then developed and are a community collaborative supporting social services agencies and community
representatives who assist families from the three
communities. The mission of WFRN, RFRN and CFRN is to strengthen and empower
local families through prevention and intervention. |
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WFRN, RFRN and CFRN are lead by Community Specialists who are
responsible for coordinating Family to Family & Family Resource Network activities. |
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Community Specialists have a satellite offices
throughout the area. They may be contacted at: |
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| Warren Office - 586.758.1253 |
| Roseville Office - 586.585.0351 |
| Clinton Township Office - 586.868.0351 |
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| The Family Resource Network initiative
coordinates several events and activities for foster parents
throughout the year including the Foster Parent Club which meets
3 times yearly for educational trainings. Please contact your local Community Specialist for more details. |
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| Resources |
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www.bigfamilyofmichigan.org – Help for children
awaiting adoption. |
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www.cwti.org – Child Welfare Training Institute |
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www.nfpainc.org – National Foster Parent Association |
