How are youth faring in lieu of Michigan’s legislative mandate?
Posted: 6-28-07 In 2006, Michigan’s Children was behind the success of a legislative mandate that the state more comprehensively address the needs of youth transitioning out of foster care. The Michigan Department of Human Services convened an inter-departmental task force on services to at-risk youth transitioning out of foster care and into adulthood. The task force recommended 21 initiatives to eliminate the barriers that were identified in the areas of permanency, education, housing, employment and physical and mental health. These recommendations were received and approved by the Legislature in September of 2006. View the status of these initiatives by clicking here.
