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Welcome to MAFAK's new social community! Caring for a child is one of the most important things a person can do. Caring for a child who is not your own, requires a special kind of dedication. There are many children in the state of Michigan who are removed from the homes of their biological parents due to neglect, or abuse. Families who open their homes and hearts to these children are committed to improving their lives and their futures.

We at MAFAK Parents faithfully support and encourage these families in both good times and the difficult moments. We are a voice for foster, adoptive, and kinship parents and proudly represent them across Michigan. We at MAFAK think that our parents need a Bill of Rights. We are posting it on our site so you can read it and discuss and improve it. We want a system that produces happy, healthy children in happy, healthy families.

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  • Dr. Bryan Post Audio
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski May 11

    For those of you who where there or may have missed it, Dr. Bryan Post taught at our MAFAK Spring Conference 2012 and was A SMASH HIT!!! Everyone loved his sessions so much - we have captured the audio and posted it here for FREE!


    Special thanks to Dr. Bryan Post for allow us to share is awesome knowledge!


    Due to the large file size we have split the audio file into five parts. Each part is available for download.

    Having problems playing the files? Click here to download VLC Media Player for FREE!

    Need help burning MP3s to CD? Click here to download InfrRecorder for FREE!

  • Guardian Ad Litem Slideshow
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski April 30

    Download Attorney Michael A Gibbs Slideshow - Guardian Ad Litem

  • Foster Care Month!
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski April 30

    Did you know May 2012 is Foster Care Month? Download State of Michigan Certificate of Procamation

  • Download Annie Lange's Slideshow
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski April 27

    Download Annie Lange's Slideshow

  • Download Dr. Bryan Post Pre-Conference Slideshow
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski April 25

    Download Dr. Bryan Post Pre-Conference Slideshow

  • Hotel Deadline Extended!
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski April 10

    The hotel deadline for the conference price has been extended until April 15th. Hurry and make your reservations before the rates change and the rooms fill up!

  • 2012 Conference Registrants!!!
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski April 7

    The first fifty foster, adoptive and/or kinship parents registered for our MAFAK 2012 Spring Training Conference traveling more than fifty miles (one way) have been identified.  They will receive a one night stay during our conference at Causeway Bay Hotel reimbursed by DHS. 

     

    All winners have been emailed with their confirmation number!

     

    The list has been submitted to the hotel and they will not charge the winners for one night of their stay.


    We look forward to seeing you soon :-)

  • NACAC Is Offering Webinars on a Variety of Adoption Topics
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski March 19

    Register for a NACAC Webinar

  • Hear The Music Live
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski March 14
     
    We are reaching out to foster families, chaperones and volunteers to offer free tickets to The Shelter, St. Andrews Hall, & The Fillmore Detroit. We will be distributing tickets on a first come, first serve basis.  Your free tickets will be picked up at Will Call on the night of the event.  Large groups are welcome to most shows!  Once your tickets are confirmed, you will need to pick them up the night of the event with a photo id and let them know you are also under Hear the Music Live.
     
    Please tell us which event you want to see and how many tickets-thanks!
     
    Date, Time, Artist, Tickets Available, Venue, Event Link: All shows are “ALL Ages” unless noted.
     
    3/23/2012
    6:00 PM
    Eisley
    4
    The Shelter
    3/25/2012
    7:00 PM
    Chris Webby
    4
    The Shelter
     
    4/5/2012
    7:00 PM
    The Ting Tings
    4
    St. Andrews Hall
     
    4/20/2012
    6:30 PM
    Snow Patrol
    4
    The Fillmore Detroit
     
    Hear the Music Live is a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides live music experiences to foster youth and teens. For more information on our organization, please visit us at www.hearthemusiclive.org , on facebook and youtube . 
     
     
    When replying for tickets, please send the following information:
    • Name of Attendee
    • Number of tickets requested
    • Email Address
    Please let me know if you have any questions or require further information.  Please pass this event on to anyone you feel may be interested.  Keep in mind that the person picking up tickets at Will Call must a have photo identification card. Thanks!
  • March 2012 CTA Newsletter
    Posted by Paul Podczervinski March 13

    Click here to read now!