Statement from Governor's Office on Funding for Child Protective Services Budget

February 16, 2006

LANSING – The executive budget request for 2007 requested additional funding for Child Protective Services in the Department of Human Services (DHS).   While the Granholm Administration has taken a number of steps to protect Michigan’s children, the administration has not asked for additional resources for Child Protective Services in the past.
 
The Governor has called for a review of the circumstances surrounding the death of Ricky Holland, a matter that is before the Court and under review by the DHS.  
 
The administration believes that this is a matter that should not be used for political gain and looks forward to working with the Legislature on the DHS budget.

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