Elizabeth Hertel

Many questions focused on a case where children lived in poor conditions for months before the state removed them. Director Hertel says a pilot program to give families more support in those cases is still being expanded

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

Medicaid is the largest health insurer in the state, covering one in four residents.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is expanding its Family Impact Team, or FIT program, in an effort to keep families together.

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

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