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A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) Environmental Health Bureau (EHB) uses the best available science to reduce, eliminate, or prevent harm from environmental, chemical, and physical hazards.
Resources and information to assist in assuring firearm safety for families in the state of Michigan.
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Pregnancy and parenthood are special times when you make plans to care for yourself and your baby. If you use substances like alcohol or drugs, it can be especially helpful to create a plan to safely care for yourself and your infant. You can develop this plan, called a Plan of Safe Care, on your own or work with the help of a professional to help create your personalized plan. The goal of a Plan of Safe Care is to strengthen the family, help pregnant people have a healthy pregnancy, and keep children safely at home.
What is a Plan of Safe Care?
When do I make a Plan of Safe Care?
A Plan of Safe Care can be developed anytime. Ideally, it is developed as soon as possible during your pregnancy. If a Plan of Safe Care has not been started during pregnancy, it can be developed after you have your baby. The earlier you start a Plan of Safe Care, the more time you have to prepare for your baby with support.
Who could be involved in helping me to create and update my Plan of Safe Care?
A Plan of Safe Care should include input from all care providers involved in your care and the care of your child(ren). This could be:
Will a referral be made to CPS?
Substance use alone by a parent or caregiver should not result in a referral to Children’s Protective Services (CPS). If there are concerns a parent or caregiver’s substance use is impacting the safety or well-being of an infant or child, or there are other concerns for abuse and/or neglect, a referral may be made to CPS to assess further. Creating a POSC provides you the ability to advocate for yourself while taking the necessary steps to build a safe and healthy environment for your child(ren).
You are NOT alone!
Many people struggle during pregnancy and in early parenthood. Resources are available to help you support and care for your family. Many of these resources are low-cost or free. The Plan of Safe Care can help you advocate for yourself and your children. Talk to your care provider today to build your Plan of Safe Care. Sharing your Plan of Safe Care with all of your care providers will help them help you!
Develop your personalized Plan of Safe Care
You can develop your own Plan of Safe Care or connect to a home visiting provider or substance use treatment provider who can support you in developing your plan.
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