State of Michigan Legal Resources

For lawyers, judges, social workers, and other professionals in need of resources governing child welfare law in Michigan, we offer the following resources. You can also look at our Helpful Links page.

Resources

• Child Advocacy Law Clinic: Child Welfare Law Source Book, 7th Edition: A compilation of statutes and court rules generally required in child welfare court proceedings, including the Child Protection Law, Michigan Juvenile Code, Guardianship Provisions, Relevant Court Rules, and Michigan Rules of Evidence.
• Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook: A Guide to Abuse and Neglect Cases, by Tobin L Miller, J.D. Produced by Michigan Judicial Institute.
• Child Protective Proceedings Benchbook Updates

Protocols

• Absent Parent Protocol
• Forensic Interviewing Protocol
• Lawyer Guardian ad Litem Protocol
• Parents' Attorney Protocol

Michigan Department of Human Services Policy Manuals

• Michigan Children's Protective Services Policy Manual
• Michigan Children's Protective Services Foster Care Manual
• Michigan Adoption Services Manual
• Michigan Department of Human Services website