The following federal and state laws are the legal base for Children's Protective Services in Michigan:

Federal

Social Security Act, Title IV, Part A, Section 402(a)
Federal Indian Child Welfare Act, Public Law 95-608 25 USC Subsection 1901-1952

State Social Welfare Act

1939 Public Act 280 (MCL 400.115b, 400.55(h) and 400.56(c))

State Child Protection Law

1975 Public Act 238 (MCL 722.621 - 722.638)

State Child Care Licensing Act

1973 Public Act 116 (MCL 722.11 - 722.128)

Juvenile Code

1939 Public Act 288 (MCL 712A.1 et. seq.)