The guide provides professionals with eligibility and access tips and recommendations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the School Lunch Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Link to pdf Guide
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The Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHS) Health Oversight and Coordination Plan
December 7, 2011: In Michigan, the modified settlement agreement, Dwayne B. v. Rick Snyder et al. emphasizes the importance of MDHS monitoring the provision of health services to foster children to determine whether they are of appropriate quality and are having the intended effect. This MDHS Health Oversight and Coordination Plan is developed to establish continuity of health care for children in foster care and to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated treatment approach by all professionals involved in their care.
MDHS is committed to improving the delivery of health care services to children. The Health Oversight and Coordination Plan ensures forward movement to improved health care delivery while an infrastructure is put in place to sustain these efforts and yield an improved health care delivery system that meets the physical and mental health needs of every child in foster care. MDHS will continue to monitor best practices and propose changes to the MDHS health plan when new strategies provide promising outcomes. Link to pdf Plan
Improving the Economic Security of Children in Foster Care and Young People Who are Transitioning from Foster Care
July 9, 2012, State Policy Advocacy and Reform Center: This brief discusses ways that advocates can help foster children and youth who aged out of foster care access critical public benefits including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the School Lunch Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Though not the only available benefits, improving access to these initiatives offers real potential to improve children’s lives. Link to Brief
Improving the Economic Security of Children in Foster Care
Improving the Economic Security of Children in Foster Care and Young People Who are Transitioning from Foster Care: A Guide to Eligibility and Access to Food Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicaid.
This guide discusses ways to help foster children and youth who age out of foster care to access critical public benefits including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP), the School Lunch Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This guide is written for state and local child welfare advocates and human services staff. Link to pdf Guide