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• What is the Department of Human Services?
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is Michigan's public assistance, child and family welfare agency. DHS directs the operations of public assistance and service programs through a network of over 100 county department of human service offices around the state.

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• Description of DHS Administered Programs PDF icon

• Description of DHS Administered Programs (Spanish) PDF icon

• Description of DHS Administered Programs (Arabic) PDF icon

• What You Need to Know About the DHS Pub-467 PDF icon

• Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber Sobre DHS - Pub-467-SP PDF icon


Meet the Director
View: Information about the Department of Human Services Director
Mission and Vision
View: Mission and Vision
2011-2012 Strategic Plan
View: 2011-2012 Strategic Plan
Career Opportunities
View: Career opportunities with DHS
Employee Awards
View: Employee recognition program for outstanding service to clients, coworkers and partners.
Welfare Reform History
View: Michigan Welfare Reform History, Drug Testing and Project Zero

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Inside DHS Quick Links
 •  Report Welfare Fraud
Report abuse
Report Welfare Fraud
Mandated Reporters Have a Hand
Safe Delivery of Newborns
Safe Sleep for Infants


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