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MICHIANA FAMILY CENTER
ABOUT US
Michiana Family Center provides trauma-informed mentoring to youth and wraparound support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families through trusted relationships, coordinated services, and community partnerships. Our desire is that through greater connectedness caregivers may find renewed confidence in caring for their own unique family, and children have tools they need to succeed in leading meaningful lives. We currently support Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana communities.
Support Services
Connecting families to support network and community resources
Youth Mentorship Program
Trauma-infomed mentoring for youth, providing consistancy, encouragment and positive relationships
Community Events
Buidling lasting relationships through social connections, peer support and family fun
Families May Experience:
● Feeling Isolated Without a Support Network● Limited Resources and Information ● Challenges Navigating Emotional Well-being of Your Child● Struggles Finding Reliable Mentorship for Your Youth● Overwhelm Balancing Family Life and Self-care
UNIQUE CHALLENGESFACING FAMILIES
of foster families resign 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.
HOW WE HELP
Support Services
Regular support group sessions offer training, encouragement, and peer support for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents. Annual resource fairs connect families with community service providers and available supports.
Youth Mentorship Program
Our program matches youth with trained, safe, and caring adult volunteers who provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and positive relationship-building.
Community Events
Monthly family-friendly events provide social connection, peer support, and a sense of normalcy while connecting volunteers with families in need of support.
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Margaret Mead
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