One caring adult can change a child’s life. Could it be you? If you're thinking about adoption and want to take the next step, we're here to help. Our Adoption Navigators, who are all adoptive …

WARNING: The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) website is property of the State of Michigan (SOM), it contains government and confidential information that is restricted to …

We’re with you every step of the way! From your first questions to the joy of finalization, our family services help you feel informed, encouraged, and connected throughout your adoption journey.

National Adoption Month in Michigan features adoption finalizations, court events, and MARE’s 30 Wishes campaign honoring outstanding adoptive families.

About 200 did not have an identified adoptive family, and that’s where MARE comes in. Our site photolists these youth, so families can find children who are waiting to achieve permanency.

During the youth orientation, MARE staff explain that Meet & Greets are about having fun together, getting to know one another, and that no one goes home with a family that day. If …

(Note: Per Michigan Adoption Policy, A child specific recruitment plan must be sent to MARE with the Child Profile

Access free online training, articles, and resources for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Find helpful webinars and guides in one place.

MARE’s Family Directory is a secure, password-protected space where approved Michigan families can introduce themselves to children’s adoption workers.

Welcome to “In Depth” featuring today’s special guest: 54 Baby! Jorden is relatively new to the music scene. While a long time fan of rap, he just started writing songs about three years ago …