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
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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.
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A variety of reports & statistics for programs and services.
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What is a J-1 Visa Waiver?
The J-1, exchange visitors classification, is authorized for those who intend to participate in an approved program to expand their education and training in the United States. J-1 medical doctors may apply for a waiver of the 2-year residence requirement upon completion of the J-1 exchange visitor program.
What is the Conrad 30 Waiver Program?
Under the Conrad 30 Waiver Program, each state may recommend up to 30 physicians to receive a waiver of the 2-year home residence requirement in exchange for a commitment of 3-years of service in an underserved area. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) acts as the Interested Governmental Agency (IGA) for the Michigan State Conrad 30 Program, and may sponsor up to 30 waiver applications each fiscal year for qualified J-1 Visa physicians.
When is the waiver application period for the Michigan Conrad 30?
The application cycle begins on the first business day in September and closes on the first business day of November of any given cycle year. If 30 or more applications are received during that time, each J-1 Visa Waiver candidate will be evaluated based on the information provided in the application which will affect the final determination. If fewer than 30 applications are received during that time, a second application window may be announced. MDHHS reserves the right to open additional application windows later in the cycle year, in the event applicants drop out and slots become available again. For information regarding the status of available slots after the November application period, please contact Sarah Kleis at KleisS1@michigan.gov.
Where do I look for positions eligible for J-1 Visa Waiver sponsorship in Michigan?
MDHHS is not a recruiting agency for the J-1 Visa Waiver Program, but you can find postings at the following websites:
Medical Opportunities in Michigan
Michigan's 3RNet
What if conditions of the original application change?
At any time during the 3-year J-1 Visa Waiver obligation, if conditions of the original application change, this needs to be reported to MDHHS. This information is collected at MDHHS and forwarded to USCIS when deemed appropriate. Change of status includes adding a work location to the original site or transferring sites while working with the same employer.
Adding a work location
It is acceptable to add a work location with the same employer as long as the original conditions are met. If you were employed at a priority facility, then you must continue to serve at that facility at least 60 percent of the time, and you must be serving in the same capacity as stated on the original application.
Transferring work locations
To transfer work locations is not encouraged, but at times is unavoidable. The new work site must meet the original conditions: if you were in a HPSA then you must continue to work in a HPSA; if you were working at a priority site then you must continue to work at a priority site; the employer must continue to employ you full-time; and you must continue to serve in the specialty as stated on the original application.
Moonlighting
MDHHS does not prohibit the J-1 Visa Waiver recipient from Moonlighting, working at additional locations during his/her free time as long as the following conditions are met: