Michigan Department of Human Services
The Michigan Department of Human Service protects vulnerable children, adults and families. Find us on the Web at www.michigan.gov/dhs or follow us on Twitter @MichiganDHS
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Location:
Lansing, MI, 48933
Phone:
(517) 373-7394, Office of Communications
Mon - Fri:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Michigan Department of Human Services

 
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Moments after 6-year-old Naetaja Sylvester's adoption was finalized Tuesday in Ingham County Circuit Court, Judge Janelle Lawless handed the child a teddy bear.
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Michigan Department of Human Services As Adoption Day activities wrap up, you can read about events across the state here: http://bit.ly/7Cut5x

Tue at 12:52pm
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Michigan Department of Human Services DHS Director Ahmed calls for more foster/adoptive parents and dispells myths: http://bit.ly/8LpR57

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Yet we need you and hundreds of other everyday heroes to consider becoming foster and adoptive parents to the more than 16,000 children and youths in foster care in Michigan. Nearly 4,000 of those children ...
Ross Howard
Ross Howard
Well this is a interesting press release. Having had worked in this great industry.....the over all problem is that they FOSTER parents are not given the right assistance from the state... it is more like they are strapped on a pair of skates adn thrown out on the ICE to slip and fall till they get their footing together. Programs need to be in ... See Moreplace for the child/dren and the foster parent: i.e. wrap-around; families first; Jim Casey; YIT; and a simple life planner for the child that is feeling totally helpless in the matter. Let not forget the fact that some or out great FC workers are totally under paid just like our great teachers in the urban community. Empowerment, pay, and equall services are what many FC parents are looking to obtain. Maybe even a educational stipen for Continuing Education courses. I could go on but I will wait...............................
Mon at 12:32pm
Michigan Department of Human Services
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Kristin, thanks for bringing that up. We'll certainly be sure to include that when we speak with reporters and others about the topic.
Mon at 12:33pm
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Michigan Department of Human Services "This may be the first time in their lives they’ve ever had to rely on public assistance. Yet the general public feels they can treat them as lesser human beings, and that’s really a shame.”

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Michigan Department of Human Services Commission to release its report "Alleviating Poverty in Michigan" at 10 a.m. today at the Grand Tower, 235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing. Contains specific recommendations for Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm and the Michigan Legislature.

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Department of Human Services - History of the Commission and member list.
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Michigan Department of Human Services supports this legislation.

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Lansing -- An amendment could go into effect this week that will exempt baby-sitting from the state's daycare laws, a change that several parents in Irving Township are applauding.
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Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed's op-ed in today's Detroit News.

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A recent routine audit by the Office of the Auditor General made sensational headlines.
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Michigan Department of Human Services Michigan's Upper Peninsula celebrates Weatherization Day today!

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Governor Granholm declares October 30th, Michigan Weatherization Day.
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Michigan Department of Human Services Check out a Dearborn home weatherized with ARRA funds at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6541 Kingsley. DHS Director Ismael Ahmed and Louis Piszker of the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency will join the homeowner to tour changes that will decrease energy costs and reduce energy consumption.

October 28 at 6:29am
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Michigan Department of Human Services Weatherize your home and save big on your monthly energy costs.

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Kemmer's modest home on E. Argyle Street was recently outfitted with new insulation in the attic and ceiling, new windows, a new door and a new refrigerator.
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Michigan Department of Human Services See a home being insulated as part of a weatherization project. Great video footage for stories on Weatherization Day. Stay tuned for more information about events around the state in your neighborhood.

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This is footage of crew blowing insulation into a home, through holes drilled into the outside. Insulation is being done as part of program to help low income home owners save money on their heating costs. ...
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Michigan Department of Human Services Kudos to Ingham County DHS employees who collected 3,101 personal care items to help low-income familes. Donations included everything from laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampoo and other items that would not be covered by food assistance. Interested in getting a photo of this huge pile of products from state workers? Call DHS Office of Communications at 517-373-7394

October 15 at 6:29am
Dorothy Williams
October 15 at 8:11am
Bruce Gaines
Bruce Gaines
Excellent job!
October 15 at 1:29pm
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There are 7.3 million uninsured children in the country, about 151,000 of them in Michigan, and many more children who are underinsured.
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Michigan Department of Human Services Child welfare reform efforts lauded.

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The Michigan Department of Human Services has received mixed grades in its steps toward a massive, multimillion-dollar overhaul that ultimately would reduce the number of children in foster care.
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