Give Hope So No Child is Forgotten
Supporting Foster Youth and Grandchildren Raised by Grandparents
Big Family of Michigan is a grassroots nonprofit ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and loved.
Welcome to Big Family of Michigan
Standing with Michigan’s Foster Youth and Grandparents.
Big Family of Michigan is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making sure no child is overlooked or forgotten. From birthdays and school supplies to aging-out essentials and Christmas gifts, we bring hope and support to foster youth from infancy through age 21.
With programs now reaching 45 of Michigan’s 83 counties, our mission is simple: ensure every child feels seen, supported, and loved — always at no cost to the children or their caregivers.
Our Programs
No Child Should Ever Feel Forgotten
Aging Out
We provide essential household items to young adults transitioning out of foster care, helping them start college, work, or independent living.
Birthday in a Bag
Every child deserves a celebration. Each bag includes cake mix, party supplies, and a special gift so no birthday is forgotten.
Christmas Wish List
Volunteers and donors fill Christmas bags with coats, winter gear, and wish list gifts to brighten the holidays for foster children.
Together, We Can Make a Child’s Day Brighter
From birthdays and school supplies to holiday gifts and aging-out essentials, Big Family of Michigan depends on caring volunteers to bring hope to foster children and grandfamilies. Your time and compassion can make the difference.
Mission Statement
Big Family of Michigan supports and serves the needs of Foster Children, their Foster Families and Foster Grandchildren being raised by their Grandparents in the State of Michigan.
Big Family of Michigan is a Michigan based, grassroots 501(c)3 Non-Profit supporting Foster Children from infancy through the age of 21. There is never a cost to the Children or their Caregiver(s).
Vision Statement
Our Vision has allowed us to expand our outreach to 45 of the 83 Counties in Michigan providing services and support to Foster Children and their Foster Families and Foster Grandchildren being raised by their Grandparents.
In Michigan, there are more Grandparents raising Grandchildren than there are Foster Children. The services for this sector are deficient, as often these families do not qualify for any assistance.
Our Vision is to ensure that all Forster Children and Foster Children being raised by Grandparents are not overlooked or forgotten.
Our Leadership
Meet Our Board of Directors
Jennifer Hichme, M.D.
Chris Loria
John Meesseman
Theresa Jones
What the Community Has to Say About Us
Trusted by Volunteers, Donors, and Families Across Michigan
Judith C.
Have been volunteering here for many years, a great worthwhile organization. Love being able to provide for the foster children throughout the state of Michigan. Sharon devotes 100% of her time to BF for very little compensation. Everything we give to the foster children is new. We accept cash, toys, clothing, school supplies, household items year around.
Nicole G.
I enjoyed learning about their services, hopefully I can become a volunteer one day
Catherine P.
Words can’t fully convey all that Big Family of Michigan does to support grandparents raising grandchildren. They are also involved in many other programs that help those in need.
The director and her volunteer staff are focused, determined, and passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives.
Big Family is truly an organization worth donating to because the recipients directly benefit from their programs.
Thank you, Big Family of Michigan 💞, for assisting H.P. Senior Advocacy Alliance, Inc. through the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program.
Rachel L.
Great charity! I try to volunteer every year.
Ashley M.
Big Family has given to our schools for years. It is a wonderful organization with great people.
Robert B.
Awesome people… Great work… Helping mankind…
Elle M.
Amazing charity! Doing good work for children!
Upcoming Events and News
The Latest from Big Family of Michigan
Announcing Our New Website
We are excited to welcome you to the brand-new Big Family of Michigan website! Our new site makes it easier than ever to learn about our mission, explore our programs, and discover ways to get involved. Whether you are a foster agency, a volunteer, a donor, or simply...