1000 Silver Creek Road, Marquette, MI 49855

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About Us

In 1980, a need was expressed in the community for a local treatment facility for youth that would normally be sent to facilities either down state or out of state. A group was tasked with researching options and contact was made with Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska. A contract was developed and the Lake Superior Regional Training Site was begun with a single group home in Marquette.

Since that time, we have expanded our continuum of care to include a variety of in-home and residential treatment programs serving the needs of our community’s youth and families.

Currently we operate five residential group homes in Marquette and Newberry that serve youth from the state of Michigan. Our in-home programs serve thirteen of the fifteen Upper Peninsula counties.

Our Mission

The mission of Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan is to provide ethical, cost-effective care to children, families and individuals in need by facilitating self-sufficiency through the enhancement of self-esteem, skill development and interpersonal relationships.

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Our Vision

To be Michigan’s foremost provider of services for children and families. To do this we will:

  •  Instill hope in children and families for a brighter future.
  • Offer an accessible continuum of care providing excellence in service.
  • Acquire resources to sustain and enhance service delivery.

Testimonials From Our Youth!

What Did TFH Mean To You?:
"My experience at tfh was amazinggggg I loved it the staff were very comforting and instead of making me feel like an outsider, they comforted me through my pregnancy. I was terrified and they were really there for me the whole way. Tfh helped me learn how to grow my bonds with people   And taught me skill about responsibility  \and taught me when you’re under pressure, you don’t have to freak out and mess everything up. They make you feel like family and  make you feel right at home. Syd and Alex are theee besttttt 💕"
How did TFH help you grow?:
"They helped me grow by teaching me how to share my feelings with others and teach me coping skills."
What Did TFH Mean To You?:
"To me, TFH means a safe place to help me grow and get help. TFH helped me understand how certain behaviors come with consequences and taught me how to thrive and follow your treatment plan as it is made to help you. They really care about the youth there. It was awesome having a staff bring in their dog when everyone was on good behavior. Shout out to Arlo. Something that stuck with me after I left is all of the relationships I built with the staff there. They always cheered me on and helped me through some tough times"
What Did TFH Mean To You?:
"TFH means getting the help you need to learn from your mistakes and help you with what you’re going through."
What kind of support helped you most?:
"Being able to have therapy and building my trust back up."
What do you want others to know about TFH?:
"This placement is the best placement because you get to be more independent and you are able to be yourself without judgement. "

Our Staff

Dana Koziara

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Cindy Schwemin

Director of Business Services

Chris Chaney

Director of Facilities

Tyler McCabe

Director of Public Relations/Training Coordinator

Sam Zick

I.T. Coordinator

Linnea Myers

Office Manager/Human Resources

Join Our Team

We welcome your interest to explore the career and job opportunities currently available. An employment application is available for download. Please complete it in full, submit it on the appropriate job posting page, and we thank you for your interest.

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Our Board

TFH Board of Directors

Ryan Redmond

Melissa Copenhaver

Robert Hanson

Executive Officers

James Borowski

Board President

Leigh Beth Scouten

Secretary/ Treasurer

David McCartney

Vice President

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Our History

1980 – Community Search Committee formed to seek Alternative Children’s Services; contract with Boy’s Town
 
1981 – Lake Superior Regional Training Site established, Cedar Creek GH opened
 
1987 – First certification by Girl’s and Boy’s Town and Teaching Family Association
 
1988 – Agency name changed to Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan
 
1992 – Families First services opened
 
1994 – Juvenile Justice Diversion and Reintegration Alternative services opened
 
2003 – Campus land transfer completed
 
2004 – Campus renovations begin
 
2005 – Campus Center opened
 
2005-2009 – 4 Group Homes relocated to Campus
 
2010 – Campus School opened
 
2013 – Campus skill center opened
 
2018 – added Social Service Workers
 
2018 – added IT & Human Resource Depts.

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