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Michigan Association of Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents
Love Is Stronger!

  • Foster a Child...

    "Foster: To promote the growth or development of."

    A Foster Parent acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child.

    You have a tremendous opportunity to help heal, guide and mentor a child in need!

    Even Superman had Foster Parents!

  • Adopt a Child...

    Adopt: To accept as one's own."

    An Adoptive Parent accepts, rears, raises, guides, mentors and loves another child as his or her own.

    "Adoption isn't a birthmother's rejection but an unconditional love that inspires her to put herself last and do all she can for her baby"

  • Kinship...

    Kinship: relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption"

    "In its broadest sense, kinship care is any living arrangement in which children live with neither of their parents but instead are cared for by a relative or someone with whom they have had a prior relationship." ~Urban.org

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About Our Organization

We are a collective voice of Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Parents and proudly represent them throughout the State of Michigan. We support and help through:

  • An annual spring statewide training conference (reduced rates for members)
  • Support group leadership training
  • Online support and training
  • Advocacy with state and local agencies
  • Advocacy for legislation supportive of foster, adoptive and kinship families
  • An informative bi-monthly newsletter
  • A volunteer board that responds to the needs of Foster/Adoptive/Kinship caregivers

You Can Make A Difference In The Life Of A Child

There is an urgent need for families to provide safe homes for children. If you are interested in becoming a foster, adoptive, or kinship parent, please contact your local Michigan Department of Human Services. If you are unable to foster or adopt, you can show your support by becoming a member of MAFAK Parents and/or by making a donation. The money raised will provide training for parents. You can also sponsor a parent to attend our annual training conference.

Please see the Support MAFAK page on our website for more information on how you can help.

Vision

MAFAK is committed to the retention and empowerment of families to successfully parent all children placed in their care by providing training, advocacy, legislation and support groups.

Questions? Contact:

MAFAK Board President Ruth Kenaga
rukenaga@yahoo.com • (989) 984-7372

MAFAK Vice President Marcia Haney
haney.marcia@gmail.com • (989) 429-5020

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