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.
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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By Jeremy Murphy, Chair of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
Read the full statement by Jeremy Murphy, Chair of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities CouncilThe next Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at:
Lansing Community College, West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, MI 48917
For those wishing to join virtually, you can join us on Zoom by clicking the link below:
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88090718978?pwd=ma5N14oNUayulibT8OZwyMtpPgSnTs.1
Meeting ID: 880 9071 8978
Password: 94497
Committee meetings will be held in the same venue, separated by a divided wall. Start times are listed on the Council agenda and included in the committee materials. The full Council meeting runs from 10:45 AM to 4:00 PM.
In accordance with Michigan’s Open Meetings Act, MiDDC encourages the public to make their voices heard during the afternoon public comment period during each Council meeting. Speakers may choose to identify themselves or remain anonymous. Comments should be limited to three minutes to ensure all voices are heard. Written comments are also welcomed and can be submitted in advance.
If you have any questions, or want to submit written comments, please email: MDHHS-DD-Council@michigan.gov.
Assistive technology (AT) helps people live, learn, work, and participate more independently. Are you interested in AT, but don’t know where to start?
The Michigan Assistive Technology (AT) Help Hub is here to help you find AT tools, resources, and support from organizations across the state.
MiDDC's Inclusive Community Outreach Newsletter (ICON) is your go-to resource for news, information, and events affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families across Michigan.
Our community includes everyone, so sign up today and help us make Michigan a more inclusive home for all!
Information and Resources for people with developmental disabilities, family members and professionals on how to help people with developmental disabilities obtain competitive integrated employment.
Financial support for people with developmental disabilities and family members to attend conferences, seminars, and training to build capacity to participate in decisions that impact their lives.
Information and Resources for professionals working for Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSPs), including Peer Mentoring, Community of Practice, and Charting the LifeCourse.
Information and Resources for people with developmental disabilities, family members, and professionals on how to support people with developmental disabilities in making the choices they need and want while keeping their rights.
SAM is a statewide self-advocacy organization that advocates for independence, inclusion, freedom, opportunity, respect, and dignity, while making the public aware of abilities of people developmental disabilities throughout Michigan.