Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Children, Youth and Families awarded Michigan Department of Health and Human Services $2.93 million through the Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants program (CFDA 93.669) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2030. This formula grant funds the enhancement and support of Michigan's child protective services (CPS) system through a comprehensive range of activities including intake, assessment, screening, and investigation of child abuse and neglect reports; development and implementation of risk and safety assessment protocols; and training for CPS workers and mandated reporters. The funding also supports programs and procedures for identification, prevention, and treatment of child abuse and neglect, as well as collaboration initiatives among child protection services, domestic violence agencies, and other relevant organizations.

Additionally, the award finances services to disabled infants with life-threatening conditions and their families, prevention activities addressing infants born with prenatal drug exposure, criminal record checks for prospective foster and adoptive parents, and support for Citizen Review Panels. As the state's principal public health and human services agency, MDHHS typically serves as a pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of funding to local health departments, nonprofit organizations, and community-based service providers to implement these programs at the community level. Annual state plan updates are required by June 30th each year, with Children's Bureau approval completed by September 30th prior to fund disbursement.