Mission Statement

It is our mission to provide youth who require alternative living arrangements stability & guidance necessary to succeed in any environment. Every male youth is welcomed & nurtured by our family where their individuality & differences are embraced.

Vision Statement

Provide superior services for the greatest number of youth through competent, caring adults who are trained in the most current guidelines and methods of youth care and family care.

Values Statement

Michigan House serves a youth client population with diverse histories and upbringings. We realize that positive representation of our mission and vision is paramount. The core values of Michigan House, Inc. which guide our services, are practiced daily and carried out by staff, volunteers, and program affiliates. Our core values are summarized below.

The clients we serve are our number one priority. We tailor our services and activities to meet the needs of the clients we serve. We place emphasis on the client’s best interest in everysituation.

We provide our clients with a safe, secure, and nurturing place to stay. We surround each client with the support necessary to feel comfortable in all program environments and settings, ultimately fostering a sense of belonging.

We see the value of client and family inclusion in all aspects of our program. We are students to the youth we serve and can learn from their input.

We form lasting relationships with the youth we serve. Our support extends beyond the term of program participation. Clients are encouraged to stay affiliated with program staff and peers throughout their journey to adulthood.

We respect our client’s individuality, including likes and dislikes. We encourage the development of each client’s strengths and help to build resilience in adversity.

We are always ready and willing to adapt to innovative approaches and best-practices. We provide our employees with incentives to participate in ongoing staff development opportunities. We believe in networking with other community agencies to maximize our learning resources.

We are honest and committed. We are fully committed to enable our clients to lead a normal life. We help build self-confidence and empowerment and provide opportunities to develop the client’s interests and skills.

We are responsible and accountable. We strive to operate our facilities and services using the highest standards of conformance. We encourage feedback and critique from our clients, employees, and peer agencies for optimal performance.

We welcome and respect the individuality and diversity of our clients. We pride ourselves in service equality and fair treatment, regardless of race, ethnicity, language, beliefs, sexuality and gender identity. We encourage diversity in our staff, volunteers, and audiences, including full participation in programs, policy formulation, and decision-making.