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Keeping families together through their most difficult times

All families should remain together when it's safe to do so. That’s why we provide the HOMEBUILDERS® program to families at risk of separation due to neglect, substance use, family conflict, and other issues.

Keeping families together through their most difficult times

All families should remain together when it's safe to do so. That’s why we provide the HOMEBUILDERS® program to families at risk of separation due to neglect, substance use, family conflict, and other issues.
mother hugs her daughter after reuniting as a stronger family

Families should remain together whenever possible

Bethany’s Homebuilders program partners with families experiencing:

  • Child abuse
  • Neglect
  • Family conflict
  • Domestic violence
  • Substance use
  • Mental health problems

Equipping your family to thrive

Homebuilders is a highly effective, evidence-based program designed to keep kids (ages 0-17) home safely with their family. Developed by the Institute for Family Development, it's the oldest, most widely researched, and highest-rated program focused  on working with the most at-risk families.

Homebuilders offers:

  • An alternative to foster or group home care and state custody
  • A specialist who works with the family in their home 8-10 hours/week
  • Services lasting 4-6 weeks
  • Safety planning and 24/7 support from Homebuilders staff
  • Life skills and emotional management
  • Parenting education and communication strategies
  • Relapse prevention 
  • Crisis intervention and stabilization
  • Connection to community resources

What is Homebuilders?

Contact us about referrals

Our Homebuilders staff are available to take referrals from agencies with contracts 24/7. 

Please reach out if you're interested in learning more about Homebuilders.

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901 Eastern Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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