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Together We Champion Families
Foster Families and Children Need Local Community Support
Foster families are struggling due to lack of support, insufficient representation, and inadequate resources to treat children's emotional and social needs.
of foster families quit within the first year.
of children who age out of care will not obtain a high school diploma.
of children in foster care will graduate from college.
Our Solution
Michiana Family Center is committed to connecting foster youth and foster families in Michiana with Michiana volunteers. This raises support for foster families in Michiana and encouragement for foster children so they can thrive as children and adults.
Michiana Mentors
We offer a comprehensive mentor program with 9 areas of focus for middle and high school students to help shape their future by empowering them to achieve.
Michiana Care Teams
We put a team of people around the family so they don’t feel alone and discouraged in the midst of an emotionally hard situation.
Foster Parent Support Groups
Support groups facilitated via MFC provide emotional and practical encouragement to foster and adoptive parents. In-person and virtual options are both available.
Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For indeed, that's all who ever have.
Margaret Mead
Interested in Finding a Mentor?
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Request More Information
Have questions about mentoring for yourself or your foster youth? An MFC staff member would love to talk to you about our programs!
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Fill Out An Application
Give us some information about you; what you like to do, what you'd like to learn, how you have fun.
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Get Connected with a Mentor
MFC staff will pair you with a local caring adult who is ready to hang out, have fun, and get to know you.
About Michiana Family Center
Michiana Family Center seeks to collaborate with our community to provide services for Michiana children, especially those experiencing Foster Care. Many children who have experienced Foster Care struggle to live as independent adults. We collaborate with our community to provide services, so all children have the tools they need to succeed and add value to their communities. Through Michiana Mentors, we provide opportunities to help the youth experiencing Foster Care and their future.
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