children services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced its new Children’s Services Administration teaming and support model in April. Allegan County’s branch is participating in the first cohort and discussed its successes and challenges with the MDHHS director

A playground designed specifically for children with autism is being constructed in Grand Rapids this week. The West Michigan child advocacy group building it is seeking volunteers

The goal is keep more children safe by connecting parents to needed programs

A new ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals is reaffirming children’s right to counsel and outlining what that entails.

If selected, organizations would provide supervised visitation and safe visitation exchange for children with parents in situations involving domestic or dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault or stalking.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation designed to ensure that Native American tribes in Michigan have access to state child protection records.…