What is the role of social services departments?
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) has a mission to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. Visit the MDHHS website at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs.
MDHHS Programs and Services
PATH: Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope
Temporary financial assistance is available for low-income families and pregnant women. Applicants participate in a program called PATH: Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. It includes a 21-day assessment revealing employment barriers. Then caseworkers with individuals to overcome these barriers.
Learn more about PATH.
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Assistance Program offers immediate help to low-income residents in situations that threaten their health or safety, including:
- Home repairs
- Relocation
- Home energy
- Home ownership
- Hear and utility bills
- Burials
Learn more about the Weatherization Assistance Program.
The Food Assistance Program
The Food Assistance Program is available for able-bodied adults who work at least 20 hours a week on average, participate in an Education and Training program 20 hours a week, or are actively involved in community service.
Learn more about the Food Assistance Program.
Medicaid
Medicaid is a complete healthcare program for low-income adults and children. It covers a wide range of medical services, including:
- Ambulance
- Dental
- Hospice care
- Emergency services
- Home health care
- Medical supplies
- Nursing home care
- Substance use disorder treatment
- Immunizations
- Vision
- Surgery
- Yearly health exam
- �and many more
Some services need prior approval, and eligible participants may be required to pay a small co-pay.
Learn more about Medicaid.
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
MIHP performs home visits for new and expecting mothers, and infants up to 12 months old to help them learn how to keep themselves and their babies healthy.
Learn more about the Maternal Infant Health Program by calling 1-833-MI4-MIHP (1-833-644-6447).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Most PACE participants, who must be 55 years of age or older, are able to continue living at home while they receive specialized health services.
Learn more about PACE.
Low Income Households Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
The LIHWAP is a temporary emergency program that aims to help low-income families afford to pay for their water and wastewater.
Learn more about LIHWAP.
TheRefugee Assistance Program
The Refugee Assistance Program helps refugees take care of their own needs after arriving in the country. It's available to refugees who are ineligible for Medicaid, Cash Assistance, or Supplemental Security Income.
Learn more about the Refugee Assistance Program.
Michigan's Child Support Program
Michigan's Child Support Program helps parents work together to provide for their children financially. It leads to decreased conflict, more parental involvement, and better support for children.
Learn more about Michigan's Child Support Program.