Some mothers and fathers never look for help for drug or alcohol addiction because they are afraid that their youngster may wind up in foster care with total strangers. While this is sometimes true, some alcohol and drug rehabilitation programs around the Merrill, MI. area actually provide residential beds for client's children so that they can be helped at the drug treatment center while at the same time keeping their children with them. This gives a feeling of relief to moms and dads in the Merrill, MI. area who would otherwise briefly or permanently have to give up their parental rights, who can instead have their kids with them which often gives parents great reassurance. Both parent and child can benefit from being in such a treatment environment while the mother or father gets the opportunity to put their life back in order, ultimately being able to provide a fresh start for their little one once treatment is finished.