May 5, 2008

Michigan Department of Human Services Director Ismael Ahmed announced today the appointment of Steven J. Yager of Woodland as director of the Clinton/Gratiot County DHS effective May 5, 2008.

"Steve has demonstrated significant administrative skills and has extensive child welfare experience in both field offices and central administration," Ahmed said. "I am confident that, as director of the dual Clinton/Gratiot offices, he will continue to provide quality leadership."

As Clinton/Gratiot DHS director, Yager will be responsible for the administration of federal cash assistance programs, as well as child and adult services including protective services, adoption services and foster care services.

Yager has been a DHS employee for 21 years and holds a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio. He is married and the father of three children.

For more information about DHS, go to www.michigan.gov/dhs