Sec. 3b.
(1) Upon appropriation and by not later than October 1, 2022, the department must work in conjunction with entities that perform family finding and engagement services to help foster youth who are separated from their family to connect to family and friends who may assist in the foster youth's care.
(2) By December 31, 2022, the department must make efforts in family finding and engagement services on behalf of all foster youth currently in the foster care program. The department must incorporate family finding and engagement services in all current and future child abuse and child neglect investigations.
History: Add. 2022, Act 204, Imd. Eff. Oct. 7, 2022
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 203 of 1994 - Foster Care and Adoption Services Act (722.951 - 722.960)
Section 722.951 - Short Title.
Section 722.952 - Definitions.
Section 722.953 - Purpose of Act.
Section 722.953a - Annual Report; Reduction Cost Savings.
Section 722.953b - Family Finding Engagement Services.
Section 722.954d - Annual Report Card.
Section 722.956 - Adoption Facilitator; Duties; Cost.