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• Youth Programs
The Department of Human Services has maintained a commitment to the positive development of young people through collaborative and coordinated efforts by Juvenile Justice, Foster Care, Protective Services, DHS county office staff, providers and community partners throughout the state.

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Voice - Discussing issues and concerns of Michigans foster youth
Voice 2 lists ten priorities for DHS in helping foster youths leaving care.

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Foster Youth in Transition Web site
FYIT - Foster Youth in Transition
This website was developed by DHS and members of the Michigan Foster Youth Advisory Board to connect foster youths with information and resources as they transition from foster care to independent living.

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YITYouth In Transition
Youth in Transition, (Michigan's name for Chafee ) is a funding source available to cover expenses NOT covered by other government or community resources, or to augment or supplement services from other funding sources

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ETV - Education and Training voucherMichigan Education and Training Voucher
The ETV program allows Michigan to provide up to $5,000 per year to a student in an accredited programs such as ....

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Parenting Programs
The Proud Fathers and Proud Parents programs are a part of DHS's Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Initiatives. These programs focus on the father-child relationship development through a "nurturing" parenting style as opposed to a "fear-based" parenting style.

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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy
If you know a high school dropout the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy offers you a CHALLENGE. If your dropout will spend 22 weeks with the Academy, it will improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, self- determination, physical strength, education level and employability.

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The Tuition Incentive Program
The Tuition Incentive Program, currently administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury, encourages high school completion by providing tuition assistance.

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Youth Programs Quick Links
 •  Foster Youth in Transition Web site
 •  Safe Delivery
 •  Tuition Incentive Program

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