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Rights in Foster Care

Michigan: Foster Youth Bill of Rights

Foster Youth Bill of Rights is designed to inform foster children of their rights and protections within the child welfare system. Do you have...

(517)373-2101

childombud@michigan.gov

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-5307_493322_7.pdf

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Michigan Office of the Children’s Ombudsman

Ombudsman is a Swedish word that means "representative" or "agent." Ombudsman or Child Advocates were established within states and/or Child Welfare...

Lansing: (517) 241-0400, 1-800-642-4326, Fax: 1-(517) 335-4471

http://www.michigan.gov/oco

Independent Living Program

Michigan Independent Living Program

Independent Living (IL) Programs help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for education...

(517) 241-8904

BaumannJ@michigan.gov

http://www.michigan.gov/fyit

Health care

Michigan Medicaid

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...

(888) 367-6557

AdamsL4@michigan.gov

https://www.mibridges.michigan.gov/access/

Education: College / Higher Ed

Michigan: Youth in Transition Funding

Youth in Transition, (Michigan's name for Chafee ) is a funding source available to cover expenses NOT covered by other government or community...

http://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,1607,7-240-44524-161180--,00.html

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.