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Education
Advocacy Agencies
- Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc.
Elmer Cerano, Executive Director
4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500
Lansing, MI 48911-4263
517-487-1755
800-288-5923
Website
Contact
Department of Education
- Michigan Department of Education
Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
Dr. Jacquelyn Thompson, Director
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909-7508
517-373-0923
Website
Contact Information
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
- Early On Michigan
Office of Special Education and EI Services
State Department of Education
Vanessa Winborne, Part C Coordinator
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, Ml 48909
517-373-6335
517-373-7504 FAX
Website
E-Mail: eoreferral@edzone.net
Early Intervention Services (Ages 3 to 5)
- Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
Department of Education
Karen Rockhold, Supervisor
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-0923
517-373-7504 FAX
Website
Contact Information
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
- Michigan Alliance for Families
1325 S. Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
800-552-4821
Website
Contact information - Association for Children’s Mental Health
6900 McGraw
Detroit, MI 48210
313-895-2860
313-895-2867 FAX
Website
Contact information
Health & Well-Being
- MIChild Children’s Health Insurance Program
MIChild provides health insurance for eligible children under age 19 who have no insurance and is based on family income.
MIChild brochure (PDF)
MIChild information - Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
This program provides services to children with qualifying medical conditions based on severity and chronicity. Fees are based on family income. Program provides coverage and referral for health related services and community services to help families care for their child at home.
CSHCS information
CSHCS contacts (PDF) - Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers
The Michigan Department of Community Health offers several HCBS waivers to eligible persons helping them to remain at home and in the community. Services include skilled nursing services, personal care services and assistance in purchasing durable medical equipment and home modification not covered by Medicaid. Eligibility is based on medical needs and financial criteria.
HCBS brochure (PDF)
Health Care Coverage for Persons with Disabilities homepage - Disability Benefits 101
Provides tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits.
https://mi.db101.org/
