Families On The Move, Inc.

Families on the Move, Inc. is a Support Organization for Foster and Adoptive Families. Annual Family Membership is $50.00 and includes many services.

Over 20 years of “Families Helping Families.”

Great Informational Speakers & Educational Training to Inform Parents of Their Rights. Family Camp is so Much Fun!!!

“The Best Support Group Ever.”

Parental Advocacy:

Families on the Move, Inc. provide members of the foster, adoptive, kinship and biological parenting community with educational, legal and political information regarding child welfa

re policies, procedures and practices that are inherent in dealing with the Department of Health and Human Services. YOUTHS ON THE MOVE is our youth-centered program that provide activities, camp, graduation assistance (high school senior pictures, prom and trip) through generous donations and sponsorships. We also receive membership fees and private donations, as well as support from volunteers, board members, state, foster care and adoption agencies. Membership Services Include:

• Monthly Support Meetings
• Pre & Post Adoption Support and Resources
• Foster Parent Review Board Hearing Support
• Parent Mentoring 24 Hour Support via Phone Respite Assistance
• Retention & Recruitment of Adoptive and Foster Families
• Training for allegations of Abuse & Neglect
• Family Social Events
• Annual Family Camp (when funds are available). Membership Contact:
Trenia Daniels-Billups
(313) 835-3636

Public Policy Advocacy:

Families on the Move, Inc. is represented on the national, state, and local levels by the
Organization’s President. State Representative for National North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC). Board Member for Governor’s and Mayor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. State Adoption Oversight Committee and Kinship Adoption Festival. President Veda D. Thompkins

Our History:

Families on the Move, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It has evolved from an agency’s foster parent support group in 1989. The first name of the group was “Foster/Adoptive Family on the Move with Love.” In 1996, the name was changed to “Families on the Move, Inc.” In 2006, received its non-profit tax-exempt status. Funding:

Families on the Move, Inc., has received grants from the Dave Thomas Foundation, Adopt US Kids, Department of Health and Human Services, Wayne County Community Health Agency, United Way and many others. Consider becoming a member of this worthwhile organization!!! Mission Statement:

To be a “voice” for families statewide through advocacy, support services and reform to garner family empowerment and stability. SUPPORT MEETINGS are held on the second Thursday of each month (September – June) from 5 PM – 8 PM at:

Westminster Church
17567 Hubbell @ West Outer Drive in Detroit. Annual Membership
Support: $75.00
Sponsor: $150.00
Corporate: $250.00
Lifetime Parent: $500.00

Veda D. Thompkins, President
(313) 532-0012
Or
P.O. Box 35037
Detroit, MI 48235