Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.
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If you cannot afford child care, payment assistance is available.
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Our migrant program works with a number of organizations to provide services for Michigan’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Low-income Households Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
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.
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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
The Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board administers state and federal funding for domestic violence shelters and advocacy services, develops and recommends policy, and develops and provides technical assistance and training.
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.
Medical Resources for Child Protection
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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.
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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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The Division of Maternal & Infant Health (DMIH) is 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.
To achieve further success in improving the outcomes for Michigan mothers, infants and families, we must make data-informed decisions, deploy strategies to address systemic racism and inequities in the social determinants of health, eliminate disparities facing women, engage extended families, caregivers, and fathers, and further develop and sustain strong collaborative partnerships.
New Doula Trainings Added to MDHHS Approved List
The Doula Advisory Council working collaboratively with MDHHS, has approved four additional doula training programs, providing greater access to doula services statewide. The list of MDHHS-approved qualified doula training programs or organizations can be found at Become a MDHHS Certified Doula. For more information visit the MDHHS Doula Initiative.
Join us for a 2023 Town Hall meeting!
Meetings will be held in every region of the state to gather input on the next version of the Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan. Anyone interested in the health and well-being of Michigan families is welcome to attend. Meetings will include an overview of successes under the current Improvement Plan, and an opportunity to share feedback on the next version of the plan. Town Hall meetings seek to align efforts to improve health outcomes and work towards zero health disparities. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Explore the Town Hall Website & RSVP for a Regional Town Hall. For more information download the Town Hall flyer.
Maternal Infant Health Summit
Register now for the 6th annual Maternal Infant Health Summit, scheduled for June 21 & 22, 2023 at the Lansing Center. The theme for this year’s Summit is Taking Action Today for an Equitable Tomorrow. Visit www.mihealthsummit.com for more information. Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities are now available.
Get Involved, Email Sign Up, Upcoming Events
Stay updated on maternal & infant health in Michigan. Our work includes public health programs, initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the health and well-being of women, infants, families, and communities across Michigan.
The Michigan Mother Infant Health & Equity Improvement Plan (MIHEIP) builds upon the many successes that have and are improving the lives of mothers, infants and families and delves into the heart of the disparities that exist in our state. The plan outlines the State of Michigan's commitment to improving maternal and infant health.
During the last few years, many successes have improved the lives of mothers, infants and families in Michigan. Maternal infant health stakeholders work on expansive and diverse efforts statewide. The MIHEIP Yearly Highlights are intended to give a brief overview of successes and acknowledge the invaluable commitment of stakeholders.
All Michigan mothers, infants and families have the right to optimal health, together we can achieve the vision of Zero preventable deaths and Zero health disparities.
Working Together to Improve Maternal, Infant & Family Health in Michigan
Dawn M. Shanafelt, MPA, BSN, RN
Director, Division of Maternal & Infant Health
Director, Title V Maternal Child Health
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services