General Info

The Department of Human Services, governed by the State of Michigan, directs the operations of public assistance programs. The department offers temporary assistance for needy families. It provides child day care and medical assistance programs that are jointly funded by federal and state governments. The Department of Human Services state emergency relief program provides immediate help to individuals and families facing life-threatening emergencies. In addition, the department assists individuals and families in meeting relocation and moving expenses. It offers several health care programs for adults, seniors and disabled persons. The Department of Human Services provides adult community placement program locates homeless individuals in licensed community care facilities.