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Family Caregiver Resources in Michigan

Find out what systems, organizations, services and resources are available in your backyard.

General Resources

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GENERAL RESOURCE

Department of Health & Human Services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is a principal department of state of Michigan, headquartered in Lansing, that provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and oversees health policy and management, including mental health and substance abuse services.

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Area Agencies on Aging

This resource is a trusted source of information to assist older adults living in Michigan. The 4AMI is the association responsible for advocacy, training and education of 16 Area Agencies across the state of Michigan

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AARP Michigan

AARP Michigan is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older in Michigan to choose how they live as they age.

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GENERAL RESOURCE

Michigan Aging Services

Aging services help older adults live in the setting of their choice for as long as possible.  Aging services also complement the care provided by family or friends.

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Caregiving 101

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Strategies for Family Caregivers in Michigan

For family caregivers in the state of Michigan, the road you've chosen is one of love and selfless dedication. The role you fill is commendable and vital, yet not without its fair share of challenges. Factors unique to...

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Being Prepared - Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers in Michigan

Like any other responsibility, caregiving comes with its own set of challenges. In Michigan, these challenges can be further intensified due to factors unique to our...

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Agencies to Know in Michigan

Each of these agencies plays a significant role in supporting caregivers in Michigan.

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Medicaid Redetermination - What it is and how to complete the process

As the pandemic’s influence on policies subsides our community will be impacted. One such impact is the redetermination of Medicaid coverage. Individuals will once...

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Developing Your Backup Plan - Your Continuity of Care Planning Guide

Proactively creating a planning document for times when you need to leave your loved one in the care of others can help reduce stress when those instances arise.Times such as...

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Home Preparations

As a family caregiver, preparing the living space for the care recipient is crucial to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being. This planning document aims to assist caregivers in systematically assessing and modifying the living space to meet the...

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Symptoms 101

While each individual and condition is different, here we will look at the basics of understanding common symptoms family caregivers tend to encounter. This article aims to be a guiding light through this maze, providing family caregivers with a...

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Talking to Providers: Using Your Outside Voice and Other Tips to Make Yourself Heard

As a family caregiver, you have the enormous responsibility of caring for a loved one, which often includes navigating the complex healthcare system and communicating...

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Health Resources

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HEALTH RESOURCE

Department of Health & Human Services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is a principal department of state of Michigan, headquartered in Lansing, that provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and oversees health policy and management, including mental health and substance abuse services.

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HEALTH RESOURCE

Michigan Medicaid

A medical assistance program that helps many people who cannot afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. Medicaid is administered by the Michigan Department of Community Health and pays medical bills with state and federal tax money.

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MIBridges

As part of the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, MI Bridges enables residents to identify their needs and connect to community resources that meet those needs to improve stability over time.

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Caregiver Stories

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Grace's Journey: A Beacon of Resilience on the Shores of Caregiving

In Traverse City, Michigan, nestled by the shore of the Great Lake, Grace and her mother, Ellen, would savor warm cups of coffee in the early hours of dawn. These...

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A Journey to Together: Fostering Love and Life in Michigan

Alex and Jordan bravely immersed themselves in the universe of fostering, warmly inviting siblings Charlie and Robin into their lives and home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With a...

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A Mother’s Journey Navigating Adoption and Cerebral Palsy

Fay's life veered onto an unforeseen path when her adopted child, Sefina, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. A torrent of emotions rushed forth, ranging from initial...

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Soaring High Amidst Caregiving

In the scenic lake town of Petoskey, Michigan, Dove, a devoted mother to three vibrant children, wrestled with the multifaceted challenges of raising a child with Autism and caring for her aging father. Dove chose to...

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A Sister's Journey & Substance Use Disorder

Navigating the waters of caregiving for her younger brother, Ahmed, living with Substance Use Disorder, has been a daunting voyage for Fatima in Dearborn, Michigan. Ahmed's mental health battles ignited...

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Tranquil Turbulence: Navigating the Waves of Caregiving in Michigan

Emerging into the refreshing breeze of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Hiroshi embraced a whirlwind of both elation and trepidation as his mother, Kioko, was discharged from the...

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A New Dawn: Navigating Caregiving Amidst Trials and Triumphs in Michigan

In the charming small-town setting of Grand Haven, Michigan, a life-changing event was on the horizon for Robert as he stood helplessly beside his ailing, elderly father in the...

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Home & Community Based Resources

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HOME & COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCE

Lansing Meals on Wheels

Tri-County Office on Aging Offers healthy, well balanced, flavorful meals that provide 1/3 of the daily nutritional needs of older adults who live in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties.

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Western Michigan Meals on Wheels

Provides nutritionally balanced meal services to seniors living in Allegan and Kent Counties.

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Munson Healthcare

Resource for Northern Michigan food pantries

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Michigan Home Delivered Meals

The home-delivered meals program provides nutritionally sound meals to frail older adults who find it difficult to prepare meals. The meals are delivered to homebound persons 60 years or older, or adults with disabilities, who are unable to shop or prepare meals for themselves. This can include persons who are ill, recently hospitalized or disabled.

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Financial Resources

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FINANCIAL RESOURCE

MIBridges

As part of the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, MI Bridges enables residents to identify their needs and connect to community resources that meet those needs to improve stability over time.

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FINANCIAL RESOURCE

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Michigan (SNAP)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is a free nutrition education and physical activity promotion program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) for children, youth, and adults who receive or are eligible to receive SNAP benefits.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Michigan (SNAP)

The Food Bank Council of Michigan (FBCM) was founded in 1984 through the cooperative efforts of the state’s regional food banks. The purpose of FBCM was to implement a unified strategy to address and alleviate hunger statewide by increasing emergency food resources and advocating on behalf of the hunger relief network

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Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Serves as a network of nearly 700 hunger relief partner throughout 22 counties.

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Legal Resources

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Workplace / Employer Resources

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WORKPLACE / EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Michigan Department of Labor

Resource that provides oversight of state programs for unemployment insurance, business growth, affordable housing, labor relations, tourism and others

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WORKPLACE / EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Michigan Works!

Michigan Works! provides jobseekers the support, training and services they need to get back to work, find new employment, obtain needed credentials, and more.

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Hope Network

Agency offers customized programming based on your unique skill set, work experience, and interest areas, and provides assistance with employment readiness and job placement.

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Specific Audience Resources

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SPECIFIC AUDIENCE RESOURCE

Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation

Michigan Parkinson Foundation is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable corporation dedicated to people living with Parkinson’s Disease. We sponsor 76 support groups and provide services to all 83 counties in Michigan.

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SPECIFIC AUDIENCE RESOURCE

Michigan Autism

It is the goal of this organization to be a leader and partner in supporting individuals with autism, their families/caregivers and professionals serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder to lead a quality and fulfilling life.

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society Michigan Chapter

The Michigan Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Michigan and raise funds for critical MS research. Join the movement toward a world free of MS.

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Michigan Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, Inc.

This nonprofit membership organization offers education, mentorship, medical benefits, professional liability insurance, and support for people working in the field of alcoholism and other drug addiction treatment.

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Foster Care Resources

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FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Samaritas

Samaritas is devoted to caring for children who need a temporary refuge or guidance. It  is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

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FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Foster Youth in Transition

This site provides information on a variety of issues important to current and former foster youth, such as developing support and finding services to help with finances and education.

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FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Michigan Foster Care Portal (support for parent)

You're not alone when you become a foster parent. If you need assistance, there are financial resources and entire communities that can - and want to - offer you a helping hand. The Michigan Foster Care Portal is a one stop shop to begin the licensing process. This will support an increase in the timeliness of licensure.

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FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Michigan Foster Care Services

In Michigan, there are approximately 10,000 children in foster care and nearly 200 children who still need an adoptive family. We need your help to provide a safe, nurturing home for these children until they can be returned to their families. When children cannot be returned to their homes, foster parents are often asked to provide permanent homes.

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Intellectual or Developmental Disability  Resources

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IDD Resource

State of Michigan Disability Resources

This State of Michigan resource is devoted addressing the interests, concerns, and needs of Michiganders with disabilities.

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IDD Resource

Olmstead Rights

If you live in Michigan and are a person with a disability, learning about state-specific resources to support people with disabilities can help you advocate for yourself. If you are a friend, family member, or caregiver of a person with disabilities in Michigan, these resources can help you in supporting your loved one.

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IDD Resource

Disability Services and Resource Center

This resource provides an easy guide to disability services and resource centers in employment, housing, and advocacy programs for the developmentally and intellectually (I/DD)

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