• Reforming the Child Welfare System
DHS has undertaken a massive effort to overhaul the child welfare system. The recent agreement with Children's Rights Inc. will build upon reform efforts already underway, improve safety for children and provide stronger support for those who care for them. In the end, children will have more promising outcomes.

• Michigan Child Welfare Needs Assessment - May 15, 2009 
At the request of Michigan's Department of Human Services, the Child Welfare Resource Center at Michigan State University conducted a needs assessment of the Michigan child welfare system.

• Settlement Notice Regarding Attorneys' Fees and Non-Taxable Expenses 

• Notice of Class Action Settlement 

• Dwayne B. v. Granholm Agreement