About Love for a CHild
about us
Love for a Child began with a simple but powerful truth: every child deserves to be seen, celebrated, and deeply loved—especially those who feel forgotten.
Founded in 2012, our faith-centered nonprofit exists to walk alongside Michigan’s foster children, youth, and families—many of whom have endured trauma, abuse, abandonment, or neglect. We meet them in their moment of need, not with quick fixes, but with presence, purpose, and a promise to stay.
It begins with a one-week overnight camp, created to be a sacred place of joy, healing, and connection. At each camp across Michigan, 40 foster children are invited into a week of “royalty”—filled with birthday parties, bonfires, adventure and so much more. But the real magic? Over 350 trained, trauma-informed volunteers show up to pour love into every child—reminding them they are not alone, not broken, and never too far from hope.
But we don’t stop there. Camp is just the beginning.
After camp, each child is matched with a personal mentor who meets with them monthly—whether it’s a birthday, a snow day, or just a Tuesday. We show up in homes, at outings, and through the changing seasons of life, offering what many foster children lack: consistency. For some, we become a traveling family—present through each placement, move, and milestone. Through mentorship, we offer life skills, leadership, friendship, and most of all, a safe place to belong.
We also serve foster families directly, equipping them with personalized resources to meet the emotional and practical needs within their homes.
Rooted in the biblical story of God’s perfect love—sending His Son for us—we aim to live out that same love for the children we serve. In a world that too often overlooks them, they become our only focus.
this is Love for a Child.
