Fostering Futures has collected these referrals from families, colleagues and other resources in the community. However Fostering Futures has not necessarily utilized each of these services directly, and therefore Fostering Futures cannot guarantee the quality of services you will receive. We welcome feedback as it will help us create a strong, high-quality referral base.
FREE TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE TO ADOPTED CHILDREN!
Ally Learning has been working with the State of Michigan for nearly a decade! They offer in-person tutoring at their learning center in Livonia, MI, as well as offer online tutoring. The State of Michigan Subsidy Program will reimburse the cost of in-person or online tutoring, up to 3 hours per week, for a qualifying child adopted from foster care. Children who meet the following criteria are eligible:
Adopted from foster care through the State of Michigan
Grades K-12, from ages 7-18
Have a medically diagnosed learning disability (i.e. Dyslexia, ADHD, PTSD, etc.)
Have a 504 Plan or an IEP issued by their school or is falling a subject/class (D or below)
For more information, contact them by phone, 248-536-2140, or email, info@allylearning.org. You an also visit their website at www.allylearning.org to book a virtual Tutoring Consultation.
AMC Sensory friendly films
For guests and families living with autism or other special needs.
National child traumatic stress network
Information about childhood trauma, and resources for caregivers.
Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets help children, teens and adults with sleep issues, sensory disorders, ADD, ADHD, Autism and Anxiety to calm down and find relief. A weighted blanket engages the parasympathetic nervous system to help the patient relax. One resource we've found for weighted blankets is:
Mosaic Weighted Blankets in Austin, TX. Call 512-567-8943 or visit their website: mosaicweightedblankets.com. If you order online, enter the word FOSTER at checkout to get $5 off.