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Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Motivated by christ's love, we engage people as they experience and embrace their god-given potential.
Programs: Residential care - during 2017 lutheran child and family service of michigan had two residential programs for children aged 11 to 18 years. New directions in farmington hills, michigan has a capacity for 32 dual diagnosed youth who are both emotionally and mentally impaired.
foster care - lutheran child and family service of michigan provides service to children who have been removed from the care of their parents, either voluntarily or by state order. Children are supervised in temporary living arrangements until they can be returned to their family or to another permanent home such as through an adoption.
family preservation - the family preservation program provides services to families who are in danger of having their children removed from the home. Services include in-home counseling, parenting training, direct assistance and other services to keep children in the home.
community education and supportive housing - the community education is designed to provide skills for parents focusing on: positive discipline methods, improved communication with children, techniques to prevent drug use and gang involvement; and ensuring a healthy and secure environment for children. Supportive housing offers supportive services as homeless youth move into the world of self-sufficiency and independence. Supportive services are provided onsite, including case managers, educational liaisons and employment specialists.