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Foster Youth Scholarships | Aquinas College, Grand Rapids: Two scholarships per academic year to young adults exiting Micigan Foster Care sytem. In addition to tuition, "Fostering Success Scholarship Initiative" also includes grants for room, board and books. For more information on initiative requirements and scolarship eligibility, contact Dama Samotis, Aquinas College Admissions, 616-632-2861, or visit website: Aquinas College Fostering Success |
| MSHDA Property Improvement Program (PIP) | Low-interest home improvement loans to single-family homewoners with low to moderate income, and landlords renting to low to moderate income tenants. The program has expanded the list of eligible home improvements to include alternative energy improvements. Local contact for PIP loans is Neighborhood Investment Corporation, phone: 231-727-0809. Download brochure for more information: Property Improvement Program |
| Legal Hotline - Michigan Seniors | Free legal advice over the phone for seniors provided by Elder Law of Michigan, Inc. Website: www.legalhotline.org. Toll Free: 1-800-347-5297. Download brochure for more information: Seniors Legal Hotline. |
| Mandated Reporters Guide | Recently revised 17-page resource guide for mandated reporters from Michigan Department of Human Services. Download: DHS Mandated Reporters Guide. Additional information on reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect at: www.michigan.gov/mandatedreporter |
| Parenting Awareness Michigan (PAM) | Order FREE posters and bookmars. Materials are not dated and can be used throughout the year. FREE shipping. Download order form: PAM Order Form |
MI National Guard Road to Reintegration | Resources and links available to active military and veterans developed for State-wide initiative to minimize stresses of deployment and separations for soliders and families. Download: MI National Guard - Road to Reintegration. |
Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) | Tuition assistance through Michigan Department of Treasury for eligible low-income students. Download: |
WMU Foster Youth | Western Michigan University - Foster Youth and Higher Education Initiative. Program goal is to increase opportunities for foster youth to pursue higher education. Download information and program contacts: WMU Foster Youth |