Michigan Department of Human Services
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Contact Information
333 S. Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
United States
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P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
When the state cannot return a foster child to their home, the goal is to place children into adoptive homes as quickly as possible after parental rights have been terminated.
Together with private agencies, MDHHS staff searches for adoptive families that will best meet the needs of the child. Whenever possible, adoptive placements are made with relatives and foster parents and every effort is made to keep siblings together.
Michigan has been recognized as a leader for our innovative approach to adoption and our high adoptive placement rates. The success of Michigan's program can be attributed to the unique partnership between public and private agencies responsible for adoption planning and placement of foster children who become permanent wards.
Department of Human Services does not handle all types of adoptions. Parental consent adoption occurs when birth parents directly consent, in a court of law, to the adoption of their child. For information on direct placement adoptions, international adoptions, stepparent adoptions or any other type of adoption where a child is not a permanent court ward, contact a licensed private adoption agency in your county or the circuit court.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Parents can access the Michigan Foster Care Portal (MFCP), which is a tool that helps expedite licensure. The portal can track progress and list the next steps a foster parent needs to take. The MFCP also contains FAQs and helpful guides for parents.
In addition to online tools, foster families also receive some financial support. How much they receive depends on the child's age and needs. Parents may also be entitled to additional reimbursement that covers care costs.
Plus, foster families can access many local and state-wide support organizations and advocacy groups. These groups provide resources, answer questions, and are happy to help form connections between foster parents.
Your foster care agency is always there if you have questions or concerns. Their goal is to ensure the child's well-being and assist parents through the fostering process and beyond.
Another path you might want to consider is co-parenting with the birth parents. The end goal in most foster cases is to reunite a child with their parents or primary caregiver. You'll work with the birth parents anyway to set up visitations, and co-parenting can make your job easier.
Working further with the birth parents can also make the entire fostering process less stressful for a child. They won't feel as if they have to "choose" between homes and families.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jan 19, 2023
Restrictions on nursing homes are criminal.
Jan 03, 2023
If your not a Immigrant with 10 kids good luck. 👍
Dec 28, 2022
I've been trying to get assistance for a month and a half. First, the phone interview (which was scheduled when I WAS available) was late, and happened when I WASN'T avaialble, so I missed it. I left a message, and she called back the next day, but I didn't get any notice about it. Thankfully, I was available during that time.
The case worker said my husband's employer had to fill out a form to prove loss of income. I told them the fax number. We waited until the next day, and his employer hadn't received it. I told the case worker the fax number several times, and the employer never received it. During this process, I sent the case worker several voice messages with the fax number, and I told her they had not received it, after following up with his employer. We got a notice that my husband needed to do a phone interview, so he answered the call when the case worker called, but my husband couldn't hear anyone talking. The call ended, and he never got a phone call back. They should at least try to call back if the person is acting like they can't hear you. Then we got a notice that our case had been closed. I left several messages, and I never received a call back. I ended up having to drive in to the office to pick up the form, and drive to his employer so they could fill out the form. I submitted the form while I was still at his employers office, and I'm still waiting for an answer.
I should not have to drive around to get these forms filled out and turned in, when a simple fax would suffice. And a returned phone call would be the minimum reaponse. This is ridiculous.
Dec 14, 2022
Very rude, unprofessional, ignorant, nasty, belligerent. They feel like they are higher than thou. You would swear that they save lives for a living, or deliver babies instead of sitting behind a desk acting like food stamps is coming from their own personal pockets. I'll teach them customer service 101. I think I need to be on blood pressure medicine after interacting with this lady.
Dec 05, 2022
What a bunch of bull**** trying to reach anyone at DHS!! I've tried numerous times to reach these "people" by phone,also went right to Whitecloud office to bring paperwork in. The only correspondence came amonth later saying case closed!