Because Broken Systems Shouldn’t Break People
You don’t have to navigate CPS, disability systems, or reentry alone. Mending Broken Wings helps individuals and families take the next right step with clarity, support, and real-world help.
Advocacy • Practical Support • Second Chances
Our Mission
Mending Broken Wings helps families, children, and individuals facing CPS involvement, disability barriers, and reentry challenges by providing advocacy, preparation, and trauma-informed support so they don’t face the system alone.”
Transforming Community Education Now.
Mending Broken Wings is dedicated to transforming child welfare in Michigan. Through innovative reform and comprehensive community education, we empower families and support systems to create nurturing environments for children. Join us in building a brighter future, where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
What We Do: Three Pillars
Program 1: Family Advocacy & CPS Support
When a family is facing Child Protective Services (CPS), Friend of the Court (FOC), or foster care-related challenges, we help you prepare, organize, and communicate clearly so you can show up confident and ready.
How we help (practical support):
Intake & case prep
Safety planning support
Advocate time & documentation
Emergency referrals
The goal Families show up prepared and reduce removals.
Program 2: Disability & Life Navigation Support
If you or a loved one has a disability and needs help navigating work and life systems, we help reduce confusion and build a step-by-step plan.
How we help:
Disability advocacy
Job & housing navigation
Forms, applications, follow-ups
The goal Individuals gain stability and access support systems.
Program 3: Second Chance & Reentry Support
Reentry is hard, especially when someone is facing homelessness, no support network, and system barriers. We help individuals build a stable next step.
How we help:
Reentry planning
Job readiness
Housing navigation
Stability coaching
The goal:people exiting incarceration avoid homelessness and relapse.”
Collaborative Policy Reform
Partnering to advance policies that protect and support children.
Important Notice (Disclaimers)
Mending Broken Wings provides advocacy support, coaching, education, organization help, and resource coordination. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal representation or legal advice. Attendance at meetings or advocacy involvement is only when permitted/approved by the agency, court, or involved parties. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services.
How It Works (Simple Steps)
- Request Help (call/text/email or submit the form)
- Quick Intake (we learn your situation and what you need most)
- Action Plan (clear next steps + document support)
- Ongoing Support (meetings, prep, resource coordination as appropriate)
Who We Serve
- Parents and caregivers facing CPS involvement
- Individuals navigating disability barriers (work + housing)
- People reentering society after incarceration
- Families needing guidance, organization, and advocacy support
Ways to Partner
Want to support this work? We welcome: Church partnerships Community sponsors Resource partners (housing, workforce, counseling, recovery, disability supports) Donors and volunteers
Child Welfare Services & Education Pricing
Trauma Informed Care ( FASD LIVED Experience)
$350
per session
FASD What is It ?
Awareness Tools
Expert Guidance
Hands-On Exercises
Certificate Provided
Comprehensive Community Training
$1,200
per day
Extended Sessions
Community Involvement
Group Discussions
Expert Panel
Lunch Included
Custom Reform Consultancy
$3,000
per project
Policy Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Custom Frameworks
Implementation Plans
Ongoing Support
Transform Child Welfare Today
Join Mending Broken Wings in making impactful changes for children's futures in Michigan. Support our mission to improve child welfare and community education.