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Community Spotlight

Recognizing the achievements and contributions of our friends and neighbors
This is an ongoing feature showcasing the truly outstanding achievements
​of the people of our community.

Beckie and Josh Buttleman

6/28/2019

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Community Spotlight: Becki and Josh adopted their niece and nephew and has a child of their own in under a year
Community Spotlight: Beckie and Josh Buttleman, who worked with Mid Michigan Community Action and other organizations to accommodate going from a household of two to five in under a year
Our first spotlight is the Buttlemans, Beckie and Josh.

After 12 years of trying to conceive their own child, Beckie and Josh Buttleman thought they might never become parents.

Then in October 2016 their world changed when they were asked to become Foster Parents to Josh's nephew, Jordan. Over eleven months, while working with Early Head Start and a host of state agencies, the Buttlemans went from a household of two to a family of five as they also began fostering Josh’s niece, Charlotte, and gave birth to a daughter in the same week! On October 25, 2018 the adoption of their niece and nephew, Jordan and Charlotte, was official and now they have their forever family! They recently purchased the home they were renting and have also purchased two vehicles to ensure they have reliable transportation for work and appointments.

Throughout these events, Beckie and Josh worked extensively with their Early Head Start Home Visitor, several caseworkers from different departments of DHHS in multiple counties, Adoption Option, the Maternal Infant Health Program, WIC, and Early On. At one time they were working with 15 different people to help ensure the health and safety of their three children!

Because of their desire to work hard and do better for themselves and their children, they are confident when asking for the resources they need to ensure their family grows into a healthy and happy future together.
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We're so proud of your family and all that you've accomplished!
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