Michigan Department of Human Services

Today, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services director Elizabeth Hertel talks about Michigan’s Child Protective Services progress under federal oversight. Then, a 1950s “shark attack” in Lake Michigan. Plus, the Kresge Foundation’s president and CEO Rip Rapson discusses the foundation’s ongoing mission and its 100th anniversary.

The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Snyder will announce plans to merge the two departments in his State of the State address tonight.More from the…

The Michigan Department of Human Services will lose 270 jobs this year, including about 100 layoffs.The job reduction is the result of the $7.5 million…

The Michigan Department of Human Services said it is eliminating jobs because of a $7.5 million dollar budget cut.According to spokesman Bob Wheaton, the…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Department of Human Services Director Maura Corrigan says she'll leave her post at the end of the year.The Detroit Free…

A state lawmaker says the threat of losing driving privileges would be a good way to discourage kids from skipping school.Families who receive state aid…

Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders who rely on government programs to put food on their table will be getting less money to buy groceries starting…

The state kicked more than 500 people off food assistance and other welfare programs over the past 12 months because they won the Lottery.But, a member of…

House and Senate plans for Department of Human Services differ Republicans in the state Senate have approved a budget which would cut about 270 jobs from…

As part of our State of Opportunity project, we’re following parents as they struggle to get off public assistance and make a better future for their…