Learn about Federal changes to Medicaid and Food Assistance Programs..
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) Environmental Health Bureau (EHB) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Information, sources of data and resources to support Firearm Injury Prevention efforts across the state of Michigan.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
Adult Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
Information and resources for development of Plans of Safe Care.
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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Connecting Communities, Amplifying Impact
January is Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Month in Michigan. MDHHS is partnering with organizations, advocates and community leaders across the state to highlight the everyday conditions that shape health, like housing, food access, transportation, education and economic stability, and the work underway to advance equity in these areas.
As part of this recognition, MDHHS is hosting a webinar series focused on real examples of partnership, community-led solutions and efforts to measure the impact of SDOH initiatives. Sessions will feature presenters from state, local and community organizations working to reduce disparities and strengthen supports for Michigan residents. Partners are also encouraged to join the conversation throughout the month using #MISDOHMonth2026.
To stay updated on SDOH Month activities, subscribe to the SDOH newsletter.
| Date | Time | Title | Presenter(s) | Description | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | 1 PM | More than Words: Moving Health Literacy Together | Michigan State Medical Society |
This webinar will introduce Moving Health Literacy Together (MHLT), the Michigan State Medical Society curriculum for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and healthcare professionals that is part of the MDHHS HEEL initiative. MHLT is designed to strengthen health literacy through practical, community-centered strategies that advance equity across settings. Participants will hear lessons learned and gain insights that they can apply in their own practice and communities. |
Register |
| January 21, 2026 | 1 PM | CIE Coordinating Entities in Action | MDHHS, Center for Health and Research Transformation, Access Health, United Way for Southeastern Michigan |
This webinar will introduce standards for Community Information Exchange (CIE) coordinating entities. These standards were developed by the CIE Advisory Committee and local leaders to describe how coordinating entities support network partners and safely share information to better serve communities. You will also hear directly from CIE coordinating entities implementing these standards. |
Register |
| January 22, 2026 | 1 PM | Metro Food Rescue |
Chad Techner | Register | |
| January 27, 2026 | 1 PM | Community Health Worker Integration to Improve Equity (CITIE): Supporting Michigan's CHW Workforce to Improve Health Outcomes in Michigan's Communities. |
MDHHS, Calhoun County Health Department, Hispanic Center of West Michigan |
This presentation will highlight how Calhoun County is using CITIE funding to build and sustain Community Health Worker infrastructure, including integrating an equity-centered social needs navigation approach, advancing a billable CHW service model for long-term sustainability, and launching a CHW Coalition to support workforce connection and growth Presentation will highlight how the Hispanic Center utilizes CITIE funding to reduce systemic healthcare barriers in Kent County by strengthening bilingual Community Health Worker (CHW) capacity and implementing a holistic approach to addressing social determinants of health (SDOH)." |
Register |
| January 29, 2026 | 1 PM | Corktown Health’s Approach to Advancing Equity |
Corktown Health | Corktown Health will share how its community-based model uses Community Health Workers to build trust, reduce barriers to care, and connect individuals to critical health and social services. This presentation will highlight real-world examples of how CHWs support equitable access to care and improve health outcomes through community-driven partnerships. | Register |
| January 30, 2026 | 1 PM | SDOH Policy Team Updates: Advancing Community Health Across Michigan | SDOH Policy Team | Join the MDHHS SDOH Policy Team for a one-hour webinar sharing key updates on statewide initiatives supporting community health. The session will include brief updates on Health in All Policies, Closing the Disparities Gap projects, Community Information Exchange next steps, and the current status and future direction of Michigan Hubs. Presenters will also highlight upcoming department priority changes and outline plans to gather partner input on the future name of SDOH Month. Time will be reserved for questions and next steps. | Register |