Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
Information on the Family Independence Program, State Disability Assistance, SSI, Refugee, and other cash assistance.
If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
Children's Special Health Care Services information and FAQ's.
Information on assistance with home repairs, heat and utility bills, relocation, home ownership, burials, home energy, and eligibility requirements.
Information on the Food Assistance Program, eligibility requirements, and other food resources.
Information about the health care programs available through Medicaid and how to qualify.
Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children.
Information on adoption programs, adoption resources, locating birth parents and obtaining information from adoption records.
Information on Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services, Adult Community Placement Services, and HIV/AIDS Support Services.
Information on child support services for participants and partners.
Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others.
Information on the Children's Foster Care program and becoming a Foster Parent.
Information about the Michigan law that requires certain information be made available to a woman who is seeking an abortion at least 24 hours prior to the abortion procedure.
Information on treatment and services for juvenile offenders, success stories, and more.
Child Welfare Medical and Behavioral Health Resources
MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
Information about injury and violence prevention programs in Michigan
Information on Safe Sleep for your baby, how to protect your baby's life.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Division of Environmental Health (DEH) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Resources and information to assist in assuring firearm safety for families in the state of Michigan.
The Division of Victim Services (DVS) provides a voice advocating for and responding to all victims of crime in Michigan. Learn more about DVS-funded programs and services, including Michigan’s 24/7, free, confidential, and anonymous domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
Adult Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
Multicultural Health
Prevention of diseases & conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and many others.
Information on communicable & chronic diseases.
Home to an array of public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families and communities.
Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records
Boards and Commissions
Bridge Card Participation Information on Electronic Benefits for clients and businesses, lists of participating retailers and ATMs, and QUEST.
Provider Payments Information on the direct deposit of State of Michigan payments into a provider's bank account.
Information on How to Bid, Requests for Proposals, forms and publications, contractor rates, and manuals.
Information & resources for Community and Faith-Based partners
Information on DHS Applications and Forms grouped by category.
State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)
Health Care Providers
Licensing information for Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged, Child Day Care Facilities, Child Caring Institutions, Children's Foster Care Homes, Child Placing Agencies, Juvenile Court Operated Facilities and Children's or Adult Foster Care Camps.
Michigan Statewide Systems of Care
Information on the grant awarded for the State Innovation Model Proposal
Protect MiFamily -Title IV-E Waiver
Offers resources for agencies who operate the Weatherization Assistance Program in the state of Michigan
Information on resources in your community and volunteer recruitment and training, and services provided at local DHS offices.
Information is collected to monitor the general health and well-being of Michigan citizens.
Equal Opportunity, Legal Base, Laws and Reporting Welfare Fraud information.
A variety of reports & statistics for programs and services.
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These one-hour webinars are open to anyone (parent, family member, professional, youth, educator, etc.) interested in a variety of topics of interest. These webinars provide resources, information, and skill development on relevant topics related to children with disabilities or special health care needs. They are led by seasoned parent staff and/or guest speakers with expertise in the topic.
To register, visit: https://redcap.link/24_25learning
Brain-Based Calming Strategies for Children
Nov 7, 2024, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
All behavior has meaning, and we can more effectively meet children’s needs when we understand the potential root causes of behavior. Please join social-emotional specialist Melissa Smith as she explores brain-based strategies for regulation and tools to support meeting children’s needs.
Charting the LifeCourse – What Does It Mean?
Dec 10, 2024, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) helps individuals and families of all abilities and ages develop a vision for a good life. What do you need to know and do? How can you find or develop supports? What does it take to live the life you want? CtLC helps individuals and families think through these questions, and promote positive change through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and working together.
Children with Special Needs Fund 101
Jan 30, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
The Children with Special Needs Fund (CSN) provides family-centered support to help families obtain equipment to enhance quality of life and promote health and mobility for their child with special health care needs. Join Children’s Special Health Care Services as they share information about eligibility, the application process, and types of items covered by the CSN Fund.
Doctor Visits, Play Dates, Hairbrushes, Oh My! Navigating Life’s Everyday Challenges
Feb 26, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Parents often receive many different plans for their child with a disability or special health care needs. From treatment plans to education plans, to emergency care plans, and more! But what happens when your child won’t let you brush their hair or teeth? Or has sensory overload when going to the Doctor’s office? Or isn’t invited to birthday parties or playdates? It is during these everyday life challenges that parents need expert advice…from other parents! Come learn how they manage these situations, as well as share your own challenges and successes!
Children’s Special Health Care Services 101/Insurance Premium Benefit
March 12, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) is a program within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that helps cover specialty medical care and treatment. It is for children up to age 26 and some adults with qualifying diagnoses. Learn to identify who may be eligible for CSHCS coverage, the enrollment process, and what services are available through the program. Additionally, information will be shared on CSHCS’s Insurance Premium Payment Benefit. This benefit is available to help maintain private health care coverage for CSHCS clients when eligibility criteria is met.
Learn About Family Center Conference Scholarships!
April 9, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Conferences ignite hope and understanding for parents navigating their child’s diagnosis. They can also foster meaningful connections with other families. Though the expense may pose challenges, the Family Center offers support through a scholarship program for a parent and youth to attend a diagnosis-related conference. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply as well as hear one parent’s story of the benefits of conference participation
Trauma-Informed Care for Professionals Who Work with CYSHCN
May 21, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood that can have lifelong impacts. Discussion will center on how they can impact children with special health care needs and their families. Learn how providers can recognize signs and symptoms of trauma or ACEs, identify families in need of services, and develop skills to support those with or at-risk for trauma.
Bullying and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
June 12, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Children with disabilities are often at an increased risk of being bullied. Discussion will focus on how to recognize the signs and effects of bullying, learn strategies to build your child’s resilience, as well as steps you can take to manage and minimize the impact of bullying for all children.
These one-hour webinars are open to anyone (parent, family member, caregiver, youth, professional, educator, etc.) interested in learning more about navigating healthcare and other systems that provide services and supports for families of children and youth with disabilities or special health care needs in Michigan.
To register, visit: https://redcap.link/24_25learning
Navigating Care: Understanding Care Coordination, Care Mapping, and Medical Home for Families
Nov 21, 2024, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Some families have never heard of the terms Care Coordination, Care Mapping, or Medical Home, yet each of these can play an important part in your child’s healthcare. Learn the essentials of care coordination, care mapping, and the concept of a medical home. Discussion will focus on practical strategies, real-world examples, and resources to help you navigate and optimize your family’s healthcare journey.
Why Medicaid’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Benefit Matters!
Jan 15, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 enrolled in Medicaid. EPSDT is key to ensuring that children and youth receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and specialty services. Join us for an overview of the EPSDT benefit. We will review what services are covered and how the benefit can be utilized to provide services to Medicaid eligible children.
An Introduction to the Children’s Waiver Program in Michigan
March 20, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
The Children’s Waiver Program is a program that provides Medicaid funded home- and community-based services to children with developmental disabilities who have high behavioral and/or medical needs. The waiver provides services and supports to allow the child to remain at home with his/her family. Learn about eligibility, what services are covered, along with information on how to apply.
Healthcare Transition for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
May 15, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Healthcare Transition is the change from pediatric to adult healthcare services. This transition can be very complex for youth with disabilities or special healthcare needs. Learn about the things to consider and what support is available during this important period of your child’s life.
These one-hour webinars are open to ANY parent in Michigan interested in further development of their leadership skills (you do NOT have to have a child with a disability or special health care needs). This is a series; however, you may attend just those of interest to you. They provide a focused learning opportunity on a variety of leadership skills for both seasoned and emerging parent leaders. No previous leadership training required to attend. There are five webinars in the series, running every other month from Oct to June.
To register, visit: https://redcap.link/24_25learning
From Parents to Partners: Strengthening Leadership in Family Engagement
Oct 22, 2024, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
The parent leadership journey is crucial, and it can transform the role of parents from passive participants to proactive partners in systems. We will share examples that highlight the impact of parent leadership and provide strategies for fostering meaningful collaboration between families and system partners.
Lead with a Purpose: Discovering Interests & Passions as a Family Leader
Dec 12, 2024, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Learn to identify your unique strengths and areas of enthusiasm as a parent leader. We will share how to leverage these insights to find and create opportunities for you to be involved. Join us to discover how aligning your passions with your leadership role can lead to a more fulfilling and impactful experience.
From Personal Experience to Public Impact: Strategies for Effective Storytelling
Feb 18, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
In various settings, from workgroups and advisory boards to presentations and legislative hearings, your personal story can be a powerful tool for advocacy and change. Learn tips on how to craft and deliver your narrative to maximize impact, broaden your reach, and contribute to meaningful change.
Unlocking Your Potential: Opportunities for Family Leaders
April 17, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just starting out, this session will illuminate a variety of leadership opportunities tailored to different levels of experience. Discover how you can leverage your unique strengths and interests to take on impactful roles, contribute effectively, and drive positive change in your community.
From Connection to Collaboration: Enhancing Your Networking Skills as a Family Leader
June 19, 2025, 12 noon to 1 pm (EST)
Forging strong connections within your community is crucial for effective leadership. Come learn practical strategies to enhance your networking skills, as we share tips and insights to help you build meaningful relationships, collaborate more effectively, and broaden your impact.