Catholic Charities West Michigan, 2025
Although reunification is the primary goal of our foster care program, there are times when children are unable to return home and biological parents lose their right to be caregivers for their children. In cases such as these, children are left looking for a “forever home.” We work with these children and potential adoptive families in order to help children find a permanent home that they can consider to be their own, forever.
We connect children with their forever homes, walking alongside families like the Lawsons on their journey from foster care to adoption.
Adoption Application
You can become a beacon of hope to children searching for their forever family today. Many children are available for adoption along with their brothers and sisters. Families who are able to provide a permanent and loving home for three or four children are often needed. Adoptive families are also needed for older children or teens.
Adoptive parents are required to complete the following items in order to be approved for adoption:
- Adoption Applications
- Medical Clearance
- Background Checks
- Family Assessment
We offer support through every step. Our team is here to assist you with any questions you may have about foster care and adoption.
More Homes Needed
The need for licensed foster homes is growing at an alarming rate. We encourage parents become licensed foster parents so that they can be available to take children into their homes as foster-to-adopt placements. To become a licensed home or help siblings in need through foster care, please contact:
Bernadette Joyce (Grand Rapids) at bjoyce@ccwestmi.revelmarketing.com.
Elizabeth Labra-Silberzahn (Muskegon) at elabra-silberzahn@ccwestmi.revelmarketing.com.
About Catholic Charities West Michigan
Since 1946, Catholic Charities West Michigan has been feeding the hungry, counseling those who struggle, and building strong families. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, CCWM serves residents in several counties across West Michigan. Through a broad spectrum of social service programs focused on the needs of children and families, CCWM has touched the lives of thousands of individuals each year. For more information, visit www.ccwestmi.revelmarketing.com.