General Info

The Department of Human Services is a state department that offers adoption, medical care and child support services. Located in Stanton, Mich., the department investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Its foster care program provides placement and supervision services. The Department of Human Services also offers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which includes crisis management and financial assistance services. The department s juvenile justice services include prevention, rehabilitation and treatment options. In addition, it operates various family resource centers that serve as a one-stop shops and provide food, clothing and shelter. The Department of Human Services offers assistance programs that help supplement the food purchasing power budgets of low-income individuals and families. The department s family-related services include referral, planning, counseling, volunteering and refugee assistance.