Approval of training on this web site does not constitute an endorsement of any particular trainer, training company, or their consultative or other services. To present otherwise to the public is fraudulent and grounds for removal of training approval from this site.

Note: Inclusion of posted training on this website reflects approval of curriculums submitted to the department. Approval of the curriculum does not assure the quality of the training provided or competancy of the trainers.

Technical assistance regarding, policies, procedures, program statements, or any other rule requirements, may be obtained at no charge from Division of Adult Foster Care and Home for the Aged Licensing staff.

For application information please call (866) 685-0006 or click on "Tutorial for Application Inquiries" at http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5455_27716_27717-122898--,00.html. Send questions regarding technical assistance or training, to AFCHFAPublicFeedback@michigan.gov , or call your local Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, listed in "Contact Information" at http://www.michigan.gov/dhs/0,1607,7-124-5455_27716_27717-80929--,00.html.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Training programs (conference, workshop, etc.) are required by Adult Foster Care Small and Large Group Home Administrative Rules 400.14203 and 400.15203 to be approved by the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.  An AFC licensee or administrator may seek out pre-approved training.  Pre-approval provides assurance that the training is consistent with Act 218 and the administrative rules.  However, should training presented conflict with any statutory or rule requirements, those requirements will prevail and supercede any training.

A training program will only be accepted as counting toward the required 16 hours of annual training when it has been determined by the Licensing Consultant that the training is relevant to the licensee's and/or administrator's admission policy and program statement.  (R400.14203 (15203).

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF TRAINING PROGRAMS

Training curriculums may be submitted to the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing for prior review and approval of credits.  Following the review a written response, specifying approval or disapproval of the training curriculum, will be sent to the training provider.

The following information is necessary:

• Name and address of agency/person proposing the training.
• Date(s) and location(s) of the training (if known).
• Short resume or brief biography of trainer(s)
• Summary of the content of the proposed training.
• A statement specifying how many hours of training credits are being requested.  [One clock hour of face to face training contact equals one hour of licensee/administrator training credit] 
  
  Including the following information in the review/approval request will assist those who are seeking training:
  • The areas (counties or cities) of Michigan where the training will be available.
  • The name of the person who may be contacted for more information.
  • The mailing address of the contact person.
  • The telephone and/or fax number(s) where interested persons may reach the contact person.
  • The e-mail address and/or a web page.  [Optional]

Submit training requests to:

Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing
Attn:  Tom McWhorter
7109 W. Saginaw
P.O. Box 30650
Lansing MI 48909-8150

After the training is reviewed and approved it will be placed on the approved training lists on this website.

Direct Care Staff

Pre-approval of training for direct care staff is not required by the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing.  Specifics for direct care staff qualifications and training/competency can be found in Administrative Rule 400.14204 and R 400.15204.

For additional information regarding Direct Care Staff Training for facilities certified to provide Specialized Services call Jody Lewis. Michigan Department of Community Mental Health at 517-335-4631 or go to: Michigan Department of Community Mental Health

For questions/comments regarding the review/approval process, please contact:

Tom McWhorter of the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing at 517-335-6483.