10 Things You Should Know (MI Heart.org - 2/9/09)
Interesting list of things regarding adoption in Michigan

Adoption Proceedings Benchbook - Revised Edtion 2009 (Michigan Judicial Institute)
This electronic version of the benchbook includes hyperlinks to statutory law, court rules, and other MJI publications cited in the benchbook's text, as well as direct links to the cross-references noted within the benchbook itself.

Michigan Physicians Must Report Child Abuse
A new pamphlet that outlines the mandated responsibilities of Michigan's physicians in reporting child abuse in relation to the Michigan Child Protection Law.

Michigan Association for Children with Emotional Disorders
To help families find educational, mental health, and other services for children with emotional disorders as well as to encourage and enhance the public’s understanding and support of these children, their families and the services they desperately need.

Need for Children's Public Health Care Services is Growing (3/2/09)
Inquiries about public health care services for children are rising quickly as people lose their jobs and private insurance. Patti's Comments: This article outlines a major concern our state is facing and some resources for folks.

Program on Children and The Law (Univ. of Michigan Law School)
Whether you are a prospective student, researcher, policy maker, or practitioner in the field, some of these resources may be helpful to you.

Sanctioned Providers Update (MSA Today - Dec., 2007)
Contains updates to the Michigan Dept. of Community Health Sanctioned Providers List, including Children's Special Health Care Services.

Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK)
To empower families raising children with mood, behavior and emotional disorders, by providing support, training and advocacy skills, and collaborating with community partners to improve the system of care for children.

ArtsJAM Detroit (VSA Arts of Michigan)
Offers an opportunity to enhance the learning experience for young people living with disabilities by encouraging creative expression through the arts to develop life enhancing and pre-vocational skills as they prepare to enter the workforce. Students work with professional artists to learn creative processes, in addition to gaining production, management and marketing skills.

Association for Children's Mental Health
A statewide organization of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.

Bridges4Kids
Building partnerships between families, schools and communities.

Camp Forget-Me-Not
A 2 day camp for children in grades 1-7 who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Children's Special Health Care Services (MDCH)
Resources and general information.

Como Pediatric Communication Center
Provides info to help children with speech, language and sensory disorders and offers speech and language therapy as well as occupational therapy in a family centered environment.

Detroit Institute for Children
Care for children with disabilities.

Family Support Network of Michigan
For families who have children with special health needs.
Mary J. Marin, Executive Director
3056 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 3-350
Detroit, MI 48202-6003
Telephone: 313-456-4381
Fax: 313-256-2605
Email: marinm@michigan.gov

Judson Center
A leader in providing dynamic, innovative and effective solutions to the challenges facing children and families, and adults with developmental disabilities across ten counties in Michigan.

Michigan Head Start Association
To promote equal opportunities for all Head Start children, families and programs to succeed.

Variety FAR Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts
An organization that provides creative arts therapy and recreation services for children and adults with mental, physical and/or emotional impairments.