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We hosted this year's Michigan Heart Gallery Grand Opening remotely on September 12, 2020. You can view the video of the event below.
20 youth in 2020 are sharing their stories with potential adoptive familes.
This program is for families who have been matched with a child from the MARE website and who are in the process of moving forward with an adoption.
Adoption Navigators are experienced adoptive parents who offer guidance and personal knowledge to potential adoptive families.
Basketball isn’t Red Arrow’s only sporting interest. He likes kickball, football, biking and kayaking, and he hopes for a family who enjoys being outdoors.
There are 305 children looking for a home
More than 3,000 children in Michigan are waiting for permanent, loving homes to call their own each year. Are you ready to learn more? Click here to download an information packet.
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There are 305 children looking for a home