RESOURCES
Kinship Care Resource Center at MSU
- Call Toll-Free 800-535-1218
- https://kinship.msu.edu/
- MSU School of Social Work maintains this statewide website that offers valuable kinship care resources and referrals, trainings, events, support group calendars, legal guides and more.
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency
OLHSA offers support and resources to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
United Way 211
Fostering Forward
Get information about various resources available to kinship families in Michigan.
Fostering Forward
Fostering Forward
Fostering Forward
517-225-7145
Fostering Forward Michigan is dedicated to the equal and accurate sharing of important information that can impact the quality of life for foster families and families who have adopted through foster care.
Podcasts
Its A Grand Life podcast
It’s a Grand Life’s mission is to support Grand Families and Kinship Caregivers with financial assistance, subject matter experts and a place of community through partnerships with established organizations.
Videos
Understanding TANF
This video offers an excellent and easy-to-understand details about TANF. Note: It was produced in 2024 before the 2025 TANF changes were announced so some of the vocabulary and minor details may have changed.
