Forever Home Project - Macomb Foster Closet

06/07/2026

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Today, we want to recognize the amazing foster moms in our community who open their hearts, homes, and lives to children during some of the most difficult moments they may ever face. Your patience, compassion, advocacy, and unconditional love truly change lives.

A special thank you to Melissa Piaseczny for sharing her foster parent story and heart with our community. Watch for her in our new video coming soon from the Macomb Foster Closet — you won’t want to miss it.

05/06/2026

We are excited to celebrate Macomb County super foster parents Jen and Denny Dera on receiving the highest foster home recognition in the state, the annual DHHS Foster Family Excellence Award 👏 Please show them some love ❤️

They have taken in over 40 foster placements since 2017, and currently have 5 teen girls they care for. Living in Harrison Township, they also run a family business in Downtown Mount Clemens called Capture A Moment Photography. They have generously donated their photography services to the Macomb Foster Closet, where they also bring their foster kiddos to shop throughout the year.

Jen said “what keeps us motivated to do this work is we still talk to every girl who was in our home.” That’s what it’s all about, bonding with these kids so they know someone truly cares about them and cheers on their success and happiness!

Support amazing families like this by visiting MacombFosterCloset.org or texting 586-422-0200 to get involved. Interested in becoming a foster parent? Check out MacombFosterCare.org for more info and contact information.

04/15/2026

Today we attended the Macomb Intermediate School District’s annual volunteer breakfast in recognition of our participation in their high school work training program. Twice weekly we host a group of severely emotionally impaired students at the Macomb Foster Closet to help them learn job skills and build confidence. In return, we get needed services like stocking, cleaning, sorting, and more. It’s one of those nice win win partnerships between government and nonprofits that helps our community be just a little bit better! Thank you to the MISD and their staff working so well with us and the kids 💙