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MiFamily Together: A Family The Impact Family Outcomes
Preservation Pilot
Between October 2024 and April 2025, the After MFT, families are:
Samaritas recently completed Month 6 of its program achieved the following outcomes:
new family preservation pilot, MiFamily Talking openly about emotions and
Together! 108 families served challenges
This innovative program, funded by MDHHS, 283 children supported Creating and completing family goals
serves families in: 100% of surveyed families reported: Helping their children more
Stronger communication and parenting intentionally
Muskegon, Ottawa & Allegan Counties skills Using chore charts, time-out techniques,
Macomb County Help with employment, budgeting, and and budget plans
Washtenaw, Lenawee & Monroe housing Building family routines that work
Counties Convenient, personalized support Practicing hands-on learning and co-
Connection to resources they didn’t parenting strategies
What Is MiFamily Together? know existed Learning coping skills for transitions and
stress
MiFamily Together provides up to 6 months What Our Clients Have to Say
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Reducing child safety risks I had and supported my goals.”
Increasing family resilience
Supporting all family members through a “Jenna, my caseworker, took the time to get to
2Gen Approach know our family before offering help—she really
listened.”
How Does It Work?
“We loved having a caseworker like Brittney.
MFT workers use a strength-based, family- She was a blessing to me and my kids.”
centered model—meeting families where they
are, adjusting hours based on need, and “Ms. McDonald helped me create a resume,
walking alongside them to achieve goals. prep for interviews, and connect with my kids.
We really loved our worker and this program.”
“As a first-time mom, I was overwhelmed. MFT
reminded me of my strength and self-worth.”
The new program is underway and going well. For more information about how you can help more families
thrive through mentorship, financial assistance and community resource connections, contact Jennifer Williams
at jwill2@samaritas.org; OR, donate to support this important work by visiting www.samaritas.org/donate.
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