CFS established the Emergency Placement program in recognition that at-risk children can be removed from their homes at any time. Emergency Placement offers agencies foster care placement services for infants and youth through age 18, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Upon entry into the Emergency Placement program, the child or adolescent will be placed in a home with experienced foster parents who are trained to assist children in crisis. Within 24 hours an Emergency Placement worker will meet with the child to evaluate their needs and begin to establish services to assist in the stabilization of the child.

We work with referring agencies to find the best resolution for the child and family. Our workers will attend court hearings, arrange biological family visitation and provide crisis therapy. If the child remains in foster care with us, we will support the child in making a smooth transition from emergency placement to a foster home.

Our Emergency Services program is designed for infants through 18-year olds who do not pose a risk to themselves or others.

For more information, contact an Emergency Services worker at:

231-946-8975 Traverse City

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