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Family Is Forever: 2017 Chris Ball Award
Written on January 4, 2018 at 4:29 pm, by John Karasinski
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…
A Miracle in the Making
Written on June 26, 2017 at 7:09 pm, by John Karasinski
Miracle Bridgeman’s motivation wears red high top sneakers and dozens of bright barrettes in her hair. Her tiny one-year-old daughter, Jordan, is all the motivation Miracle needs to complete the…
Fostering Teamwork
Written on April 11, 2017 at 12:59 pm, by Natalie McQueary
Taking a group of foster children and teens into an environment they have never been before can be quite the challenge. “What we’ve…
Dear Foster Parents, We Admire You
Written on August 18, 2016 at 4:59 pm, by Emily Pohl
Dear Foster Parents, We want to thank you for your undying resolve and commitment to our Foster Care program. Each day we admire the sacrifices you make to help our…
Preparing Child Welfare Professionals
Written on June 20, 2016 at 1:07 pm, by Kimberly Al-Shatel
I have held numerous roles within the St. Vincent Catholic Charities Child Welfare program, where I have witnessed the field change drastically over the past few years. In such a fluid…
The Day He Called Me Mom
Written on April 19, 2016 at 5:56 pm, by Kimberly Al-Shatel
“I was standing at the kitchen sink when the younger one of my middles got my attention (we called them that because I have one son from my first marriage…
A Grandfather’s Story of Foster Care and Adoption
Written on December 3, 2015 at 4:10 pm, by admin
By Jim Kurt (St. Vincent Catholic Charities Board Member and Volunteer) This is my grandfather’s story of foster care and adoption. Being a grandparent is one of the most amazing experiences…
Teen Foster Families Needed
Written on October 12, 2015 at 8:26 pm, by John Karasinski
The need foster families in the state of Michigan has never been greater. When most citizens think of adoption, babies and young children are the first that come to mind….
A Call to Foster Care
Written on May 22, 2015 at 3:22 pm, by John Karasinski
A Call to Foster Care Nikki and her husband believe deeply that they have received God’s call, which would be achieved through foster care. Inspired first on a mission trip…
National Adoption Month!
Written on November 13, 2014 at 7:07 pm, by admin
NOVEMBER is National Adoption Month and at STVCC we are working hard to find forever families for the foster children we serve. The numbers do not lie. According to the…