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Post-Adoption Resource Centers

Post Adoption Resource Center Program Overview

The Post Adoption Resource Center (PARC) provides support to adoptive and guardian parents. Children who were adopted or placed into guardianship often have complex needs stemming from trauma experienced when removed from their family of origin due to abuse and/or neglect. PARC offers adoption and trauma-sensitive services through education, training, advocacy, information sharing, coordination with community resources, and case management to help promote long-term stability for families.

PARC serves youth ages twenty-one and younger, along with their families, who were:

  • adopted from Michigan’s foster care system,
  • adopted in Michigan through international adoption or direct consent/direct placement adoption, or
  • placed in guardianship through Michigan’s foster care system and eligible for guardianship assistance through the MDHHS Adoption and Guardianship Assistance Office.

Services

  • Communication, Technology, and Information Sharing – PARC maintains a public website with information about post-adoption resources and other topics relevant to adoptive and guardianship families, a regional list of community agencies and resources, an up-to-date calendar of events and trainings, and a web-based family newsletter.
  • Family Support – PARC provides support groups, recreational activities, mentoring, and training foradoptive families. The program facilitates monthly group events, quarterly trainings, and an annualconference.
  • Information Dissemination – Families have daily telephone access to request general supportiveservices. PARC maintains a resource guide, brochures, and other community materials.
  • Case Management – Short-term (up to 12 months) emergency in-home interventions are available forfamilies in crisis or at risk of dissolution, with 24/7 phone assistance. Limited, specific assistance mayalso be provided.

Referral Process

Families may contact their local PARC directly, or agencies may make referrals on their behalf with the family’s permission. Participation is voluntary and free of charge. Contact your local PARC to learn more about the resources and support available to you and your family.

Find Support in Your Area
 

Post Adoption Resource Centers map

PARC MAP

Region 1
Services Provided by:
U.P. Kids
906-250-0393
parc@upkids.com

Counties Served:
Alger
Baraga
Chippewa
Delta
Dickinson
Gogebic
Houghton
Iron
Keweenaw
Luce
Mackinac
Marquette
Menominee
Ontonagon
Schoolcraft

Region 2
Services Provided by:
Bethany Christian Services - Traverse City
231-421-6501
parctc@bethany.org

Counties Served:
Alcona
Alpena
Antrim
Benzie
Charlevoix
Cheboygan
Crawford
Emmet
Grand Traverse
Iosco
Kalkaska
Leelanau
Manistee
Missaukee
Montmorency
Ogemaw
Oscoda
Otsego
Presque Isle
Roscommon
Wexford

Region 3
Services Provided by:
Bethany Christian
Services - Fremont
231-924-3390
parcfr@bethany.org

Counties Served:
Arenac
Bay
Clare
Clinton
Gladwin
Gratiot
Ionia
Isabella
Lake
Mason
Mecosta
Midland
Montcalm
Newaygo
Oceana
Osceola
Saginaw
Shiawassee

Region 4
Services Provided by:
Bethany Christian
Services - Grand Rapids
616-224-7565
parcgr@bethany.org

Counties Served:
Allegan
Berrien
Cass
Kent
Muskegon
Ottawa
Van Buren

Region 5
Services Provided by:
Judson Center - Ann Arbor
734-794-2988
parc_5@judsoncenter.org

Counties Served:
Barry
Branch
Calhoun
Eaton
Hillsdale
Ingham
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Lenawee
Livingston
Monroe
St. Joseph
Washtenaw

Region 6
Services Provided by:
Judson Center - Flint
810-732-8510
parc_6@judsoncenter.org

Counties Served:
Genesee
Huron
Lapeer
Sanilac
St. Clair
Tuscola
Region 7
Services Provided by:
Orchards Children’s
Services
313-530-9746
jharmon@orchards.org

Counties Served:
Oakland
Macomb
Region 8
Services Provided by:
Orchards Children’s
Services
313-530-9746
jharmon@orchards.org

Counties Served:
Wayne