An Open Letter to Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s State Legislators

Dear Governor Whitmer, In December 2020, the United States Congress passed the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act (H.R. 7947). This act designated funding specifically [...]

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Former Park West Foundation Youth Writes Inspirational Children’s Book For Her Son

You Matter! Is a book of Positive Affirmations for young black boys written by former Park West Foundation youth Alyssa Lashay. This book is in response to the inability to find a diverse range [...]

How You Can Help Secure Pandemic Relief Funds for Michigan’s Foster Care Youths

On June 17th, Michigan’s House of Representatives will vote to pass House Bill 4419 (H-1) which would release already federally-provided emergency pandemic relief funds to young people in [...]

Local Girl Prepares Homemade Meals for Southeastern Michigan Foster Youth

Since 2006, the Park West Foundation has been dedicated to supporting young people who have aged out of Michigan’s foster care system. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation has realized [...]

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Foster Care and Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Foster Care and Mental Health Awareness Month. Need support? Michigan Stay Well Counselors are here to listen to you. Call 888-535-6136. 24/7 and press 8 after the recording. Confidential [...]

Make A Difference Day Continues with Jackson College Campus Tour

On the 24th of January, Jackson College administration and staff partnered and supported our own JC student leaders, Donella and Jay’treece with Make A Difference Day, as part of a [...]

The New Foster Youth to Independence Tenant Protection Vouchers Program for Foster Youth

Have you heard of the new Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPV) Housing Voucher Program for Foster Youth? You may be curious as to how it works, and we can help [...]

Ending the Year With Holiday Spirit

The holiday spirit brought a lot of wonderful things to so many this holiday season, but the real blessing was the people who shared their love, time, resource and blessings with others, touching [...]

Empowering and Inspirational Weekend at Annual Michigan CASA Conference

Park West Foundation would like to send a big “thank you” to Brenda Baker-Mbacke with Care and Oakland County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), for helping to coordinate an [...]

Park West Foundation Foster Care Youth Assist Detroit Police Department With Halloween Party

For the 12th year in a row, our wonderful Park West Foundation foster care youth assisted the Detroit Police Department 12th Precinct in putting together an awesome free-to-the-public Halloween [...]