Valuing reunification and family preservation, WMPC and its partner agencies seek to strengthen and empower families, increasing reunifications and decreasing the time children spend in the child welfare system. WMPC prioritizes placing children with relatives and procuring adoption services only when return to home is not possible.
A community of safety, belonging, resiliency, and hope where children and families flourish.
Empowering communities to create better futures for children and families through innovation and collaboration.
WMPC is transparent and accountable to its community and stakeholders for improving the lives of children in Kent County. In solidarity with the people most affected by the child welfare system, we are partners in this journey to create better futures for children.
For the next fiscal year, we have developed a strategic plan with 4 specific goals that will benefit our partner organizations, families, and children in our programs.
Take ownership and follow through.
Utilize evidence to initiate change.
Boldly advance child welfare through creative initiatives.
Engage with our community to cultivate unique strengths and diverse perspectives.
Look through the lens of those we serve.
Build equity through racial and social justice.
Enhanced Foster Care (EFC) is a community-based service designed to ensure the permanency and stability of youth with acute behavioral and emotional concerns. EFC includes a range of services aimed at cost-effectively caring for children in family settings rather than 24-hour supervised group care, such as Child Caring Institutions (CCI).
For the next fiscal year, we have developed a strategic plan with 4 specific goals that will benefit our partner organizations, families, and children in our programs.
Foster a culture of belonging to enhance family and child outcomes.
Ensure long-term financial viability through revenue diversification, prudent financial management, and intentional investment back into the community.
Enhance data systems and accountability to strengthen collective impact and transparency.
Elevate the visibility and awareness of WMPC's impact.
WMPC is the first performance-based foster care service delivery model in Michigan with the goal of improving outcomes for children.
