Formula Grant 2601MISCIP

The Judiciary Courts of the State of Michigan received a $947,144 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports Michigan's judicial branch in assessing and improving court processes related to child welfare, family preservation, and adoption proceedings. The funding enables the state courts to identify and address barriers to timely and effective decision-making in child welfare cases, with emphasis on enhancing legal representation and judicial practices that promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children.

The State Court Improvement Program provides Michigan courts with the flexibility to design targeted assessments of their child welfare proceedings and implement evidence-based improvements to court operations and legal representation. As a consistent recipient of SCIP awards from the federal government, the Judiciary Courts of Michigan leverages this federal funding to strengthen the state's judicial infrastructure and support court programs that enhance access to justice for vulnerable populations, particularly children and families involved in the child welfare system.