Moving families from
surviving to thriving
Our story
At Clara's Hope, our mission
is simple yet powerful: We
help families achieve
success in foster care
and adoption. Serving
Livingston and Genesee
County, we bridge the
gap between families
and agencies by
providing essential
resources, guidance,
and community support.
Our mission is guided
by four core values:
Excellence:
Delivering high-quality,
impactful support to
families with care and
efficiency.
Integrity:
Operating with honesty,
transparency, and
accountability in every
interaction.
Family-Centered:
Tailoring our support to meet
the unique needs of each
family, ensuring holistic care.
Community:
Building strong partnerships
to create a network of support
and connection.
While we are not a child-
placing agency, we focus on
building meaningful
connections and offering
ongoing support to families
navigating the foster care
and adoption journey.
Strong families create strong
communities, and together,
we can bring hope, stability,
and lasting change. Thank
you for being a part of our
story.
Financials
At Clara's Hope, our
dedicated staff is committed
to providing compassionate
support to the families we
serve. Through their expertise,
care, and hard work, they
create a nurturing
environment that empowers
families to thrive. We are
grateful for their passion
and dedication every day.
I was a foster parent for 16
years with 40 children in
foster care living in our home
throughout that time. I'm the
mother of 7 forever kids (3
biological, 3 adopted, 1 in
process of adoption). Clara
is my daughter and the
catalyst for this organization.
I have a passion to see the
entire family learn to heal
and work toward wholeness.
Mark Frink is coming to
Clara’s Hope as the Director
of Operations and Development.
He is a proud father of 2,
grandfather of 1 with 2 more
on the way. A proud veteran,
and new member of the Fenton
Community. A graduate of
Western Michigan University,
Mark spent his youth as an
Army Officer and used that
leadership experience to
progress in the
civilian world in leadership
and management roles in the
Building Materials Industry
for companies such as
Guardian Industries, Masonite
and several smaller family
owned businesses. Mark
believes giving back to the
community is his next
mission in life and is looking
forward helping families
adjust and thrive to the
unique and challenging path
they have chosen as foster
and adoptive families.
You are not alone. At Clara's
Hope, we understand the
challenges and joys that
come with the journey of
foster care and adoption.
Whether you're just starting
out or have been walking this
path for years, we're here to
provide support and guidance.
Below, you'll find a collection
of resources designed to
equip, encourage, and
empower you as you
navigate this meaningful
journey.
Together, we can build
stronger families, provide
healing, and create brighter
futures for children in need.
Explore the resources below
to find support, tools, and
connections that will help
you every step of the way.