Category: Adoption & Foster Care
2019 Spring Newsletter
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Read MoreWhen A Village Loves A Child
It is impossible for a village to raise a child when no one steps up to make a difference. Written by: Jennifer Harrison When a child lives in unwanted turmoil they do become a product of a problem in society, They are invisible or they act out to be seen and heard …not to cause…
Read MoreGive Hope This Christmas
“If you have love to give, give it!” To Kristina Sheerin, those are more than eight powerful words … They were her call to action when Elijah, a curly-haired, rambunctious little boy with a beautiful smile, entered her family’s life. The Sheerins felt called to provide foster care for this bundle of boundless energy, the…
Read MoreFive Myths About Foster Parenting
Many people have misconceptions about how foster parenting works. Pam Allen, Foster Home Licensing Specialist, addresses these myths in the article below. MYTH #1: “I could never do that.” While fostering children is not for the faint of heart, it is not an impossible task and brings joy to families. Many families find, after their first…
Read MoreNew Heights 2018 Spring Newsletter
Our newsletter has an updated, new look! Click here to read the Spring 2018 edition of New Heights. Enjoy!
Read MoreA Heartwarming Adoption Story: The Allwardt Family
“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe, if you must, but take the step.” For John and Erin Allwardt that first step involved St. Vincent Catholic Charities’ foster parent information orientation. After years of infertility and heartbreak, the Allwardts were contemplating foster care with…
Read MoreJoin Us in Celebrating 70 Years of Service
This year is a special one as it marks 70 years since St. Vincent Catholic Charities opened its doors to serve the community’s most vulnerable. Opening in 1948, St. Vincent Catholic Charities was formally known as Catholic Social Services (CSS) and promoted the adoption of children. A couple years later, St. Vincent Home for Children…
Read MoreFamily Is Forever: 2017 Chris Ball Award
A half-melted snowman greets visitors to the home of Kevin and Susan Mayes. Built by their 12 year-old son Ben and his 3 year-old brother Jase, it symbolizes the joy that a toddler experiences after the first large snowfall of the year, and the love of an older brother. While a snowman may only last…
Read MoreChildren’s Home Goes Camping
In July children and staff from one of our Children’s Home units took the long trek to the Upper Peninsula for their annual summer camping trip. In the short amount of time the children enjoyed: Campfires, s’mores, and fun and relaxation at Tahquamenon Falls State Park Rivermouth Campgrounds The mysterious powers at the Mystery Spot Black…
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