Introduction to the Chippewa County Family Project

In Michigan, there are over 13,000 children in foster care and over 300 children in need of an adoptive family. Unfortunately, this number is steadily increasing across the State of Michigan, specifically within the Eastern Upper Peninsula region. With the growing rates in foster care, many of the cases due to teen homelessness, a group of community members from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan envisioned building a place for our children to call “home.” This vision soon turned into a reality as
an organizational name was established, Chippewa County Family Project (CCFP).

In 2016, CCFP implemented a Board of Directors, Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, and a granted a 501c3 Non-profit status. Over the years, CCFP has gained strong community support toward the mission which was demonstrated by community volunteer efforts, donations, and business sponsorships. After 3 years of preparation and hard work, CCFP began the construction of a facility located at 689 E 3 Mile Rd. Sault Ste. Marie, MI.