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Forms and Publications
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Become a Foster Parent
- Making the Decision to Become a Child's Permanent Family - DHS Pub-140
- The Foster Child - DHS-Pub-435: a guide to understanding where foster children come from and where they are going
- Children Need a Loving Home - Share Yours, Become a Foster Parent - DHS Pub-650
- Top 10 Reasons to Foster a Teenager - MDHHS-Pub-1265
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COVID-19 Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and CCI Staff
- COVID-19 Updated Parent and Legal Guardian Letter 3.31.20
- COVID-19 Updated Resource Parent and Relative Caregiver Letter 3.27.20
- COVID-19 Letter for Parents with Children in CCIs 3.31.20
- Parent Town Hall PPT
- Parent Legal Guardian FAQ
- Educators Guide to Supporting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students
- Family Wellness Guide - Supporting Child and Family Well-Being During the COVID-19 Emergency
- Resource Parent Town Hall PPT
- COVID-19 Resource Parent and Relative Caregiver Letter
- Foster Parent and Relative Caregiver FAQ
- Director Chang Letter to Parents
- Director Chang Letter to Parents 6.2.20
- Director Chang Letter to Caregivers 6.2.20
- Director Chang Letter to Caregivers
- COVID-19 Parent and Legal Guardian Letter
- COVID-19 Resources and Tips for Parents and Caregivers
- COVID-19 Resources and Tips for Congregate Care Staff
- COVID-19 Response - Foster Parent Town Hall PowerPoint Presentation
- COVID-19 Response - Parent Resource Guide
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COVID-19 Child Welfare Staff Guidance
- COVID-19 CSA CI Summary 05-04-20
- COVID-19 Response - CSA All Staff FAQ
- CI 20-098.1 Attachment Additional Information for Youth Entering-Re-entering YAVFC after Case Closure
- CI 20-098.2 Attachment Locating Young Adults with a Closed Foster Care Case
- CI 20-098.3 Attachment Activities to Support YAVFC Entry of Young Adults with a Closed Foster Care Case
- CI 20-098.4 Attachment Talking Points for YAVFC Entry
- CI 20-098 COVID-19 Response - Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care (YAVFC) Eligibility Exception During COVID-19
- CI 20-096.1 Attachment Emergency Rule Implementation Certification
- CI 20-096 Guidelines for Implementing Emergency Rules for Child Caring Institutions
- CI 20-095.1 Attachment Incident Report Template
- CI 20-095.2 Attachment Parent Notification Sample
- CI 20-095 Incident Reporting for Child Caring Institutions Revised
- CI 20-093.1 Attachment COVID 19 CCI Prep Checklist for Visits
- CI 20-093.2 Attachment MDHHS Emergency Order Under MCL 333.2253-Exceptions to Temporary Restrictions on Entry Into Congregate Care and Juvenile Justice Facilities
- CI 20-093 COVID-19 Response-Resumption of In-Person Visits and Outings for Youth in CCIs
- CI 20-092 COVID-19 Response - Updated Information for Older Youth Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
- CI 20-089 COVID-19 Response-Testing for COVID-19 In Child Caring Institutions
- 20-085 COVID-19 Response - Families First of Michigan - Temporary Eligibility Criteria Modification
- CI 20-080.1 Attachment Payment Voucher-Private Agency
- CI 20-080.2 Attachment Payment Request 5602-Private Agency Directions
- 20-081 COVID-19 Response Agency Plans for Resuming In-Person Casework
- CI 20-080.3 Attachment Prevention Invoice Payment Request
- 20-080 COVID-19 Response-COVID-19 Prevention and Reunification Funding
- 20-076 COVID-19 Response - Entries and Replacements
- 20-067 COVID-19 Response - Notification to Referral Source
- 20-061 COVID-19 Response - Notification Requirements for COVID-19 Positive Individuals
- 20-060 COVID-19 Response - Initial Placement Change and Best Practices for COVID-19 Positive Individuals
- 20-058 COVID-19 Response - Consideration of Early Release for Juvenile Justice Youth
- 20-056 COVID-19 Response - Alternate Signatures
- 20-053 COVID-19 Response - Supervisory Control Protocol
- CI 20-032 COVID-19 Response-Interim Caseworker Guidance for In Person Contacts and Parenting Time-Sibling Visits for Children's Services Agency and Contracted Child Placing Agencies
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Foster Parent Resources
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Foster Parent Support
- Foster Home Retention Poster (11x17): Can you help? - MDHHS-Pub-1257
- Foster Home Retention Poster (11x17): Appreciated Foster Parents - MDHHS-Pub-1260
- Foster Home Retention Poster (11x17): Supported Foster Parents - MDHHS-Pub-1261
- Foster Home Retention Poster (11x17): You have their number, do they have yours? - MDHHS-Pub-1262
- Foster Home Retention Poster (11x17): Our Foster Parents Rock! - MDHHS-Pub-1263
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Foster Youth Resources
- A Handbook for Youth in Foster Care DHS Pub-0089
- A Foster Youth's Guide to Preparing for Health Care Emergencies - DHS Pub-161
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - DHS-Pub-161-AR
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - DHS Pub-161-SP
- Foster Care Transitional Medicaid - DHS Pub-193
- National Youth in Transition Database Services Questionnaire DHS-679
- Youth in Transition Exception Request - DHS-720
- Open Case Youth In Transition Eligibility Checklist DHS-722-O
- Closed Case Youth In Transition Eligibility Checklist DHS-722-C
- Important Information for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care DHS-858
- Semi-Annual Transition Plan for Youth Age 14-15 - DHS-901-A
- Semi-Annual Transition Plan for Youth Age 16 and Older - DHS-901-B
- 90-Day Discharge Plan Report DHS-902
- Permanency for Older Youth Brochure - MDHHS-Pub-1191
- Resource Guide for Older Youth with a Foster Care Experience MDHHS-Pub-1192
- Service Youth Profile Report DHS-4713
- Request for Youth In Transition Funds Checklist - DHS-5305
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Foster Care
- Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care Fact Sheet
- A Handbook for Youth in Foster Care DHS Pub-0089
- Relative Caregiving: What You Need to Know DHS-Pub-114
- Making the Decision to Become a Child's Permanent Family - DHS Pub-140
- Financial Aid Information for Foster Youth, Pub-150
- A Foster Youth's Guide to Preparing for Health Care Emergencies - DHS Pub-161
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - DHS Pub-161-SP
- Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - DHS-Pub-161-AR
- Foster Care Transitional Medicaid - DHS Pub-193
- Residential Placement Exception Request DHS-396
- Foster Care Placement Exception Request DHS-399
- Children Need a Loving Home - Share Yours, Become a Foster Parent - DHS Pub-650
- National Youth in Transition Database Services Questionnaire DHS-679
- Open Case Youth In Transition Eligibility Checklist DHS-722-O
- Closed Case Youth In Transition Eligibility Checklist DHS-722-C
- Foster Care Agency/Provider Payment Handbook - DHS Pub-843
- Important Information for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care DHS-858
- 90-Day Discharge Plan Report DHS-902
- School Notification and Education Records Release - DHS-942
- Service Youth Profile Report DHS-4713
- DHS-5307 Rights And Responsibilities For Children and Youth In Foster Care
- Youth in Transition Verification of Adoption - DHS-5329
- Trauma Screening Checklist (Ages 0-5) - MDHHS-5719
- Trauma Screening Checklist (Ages 6-18) - MDHHS-5720