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.
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.
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
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
Adult Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability Services
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.
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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As we are all responding to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important that information and resources be shared, during this quickly evolving situation. We will continue to share information and frequent communications to our maternal infant health network. Thank you for the work that you do each and every day to protect and promote the health of our Michigan moms, babies and families.
For up to date information on COVID-19 please visit: Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Guidance documents are available from MDHHS:
For more information on Maternal Infant Health and COVID-19 visit:
Michigan.gov/coronavirus has an array of resources including: COVID-19 emergency resources and news, testing sites, frequently asked questions, food assistance, school meals, information on safely re-opening after the pandemic and more.
Call 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected to a list of statewide resources for everything from food and diapers to rental assistance. You can also search for services online at www.211.org.
Apply for Benefits, Manage Your Case, and Explore Resources. MIBridges and Michigan.gov/WIC offer programs to help you and your family with temporary assistance when times are tough.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
ACOG and SMFM Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Individuals
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Newborns, Children and Families
Michigan.gov/StayWell - offers a robust list of Emotional & Mental Health resources & support services.
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline - provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster, call 1-800-985-5990 or Text TalkWithUs to 66746
Anxiety and Depression Association of America - includes tips and strategies to help those struggling with anxiety around the coronavirus or general anxiety concerns.
Emotional Support Through United Healthcare - For anyone experiencing anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, download the free mobile app, or call the free Emotional Support Help Line at 1-866-342-6892
Postpartum Support International Helpline - non-emergency helpline for support, information, or referrals to postpartum mental health providers. Leave a confidential message at any time and a volunteer will return your call 1-800-944-4773 PSI offers online support group meetings to connect with other pregnant and postpartum women.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text LOVEIS to 22522
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Offers free, confidential support 24/7. 1-800-273-8255
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) COVID-19 Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Resources for Clinicians
California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) Resource List
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pregnancy and COVID-19
Data on COVID-19 during Pregnancy CDC
March of Dimes COVID-19: Impact on Moms and Babies
Michigan Primary Care Association (MPCA) COVID-19 Resources
Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM)
Information for Pediatric Health Care providers
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding