MI Options

MI Options offers trained experts who can help you navigate what kind of care you or a loved one might need as you age, what it will cost, and how to stay at home and maintain independence. Counselors can provide guidance and information on available resources and programs available to an individual to support their long-term care goals, including; caregiver support, financial/legal/insurance assistance, health and medical services, home maintenance and improvement, nutrition and meal services, and transportation services.
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Detroit Parent Network

The Detroit Parent Network Is Michigan's Premier Parent Engagement Organization That Educates, Equips And Empowers Parents As Champions For Their Children And For Change In Their Schools And Community. Detroit Parent Network is a membership network of more than 1,200 parents serving low-income families that are predominantly African American and Latino. DPN works to improve parent involvement in education, which is proven to promote child success. A feature of DPN's core programs is elevating parents to personal transformation which elevates their own pathway to literacy, workforce development and helps them support the aspirations of their children. DPN's Core Parent Power Trainings are Parent Leadership, Parent Advocacy, Parenting Education (Love & Logic), Facilitator Training, and programs that foster a parent's involvement in their child's education. Central to DPN's model is the recruitment, support and training of parents as peer-peer trainers that go on to become Home-based Early Childhood Literacy Coaches, and Train other Parents in early childhood to high school and college settings.
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Michigan Innovations in Care Coordination: Insurance and Autism Evaluation Guidance Document For Parents and Professionals

Guide that discusses navigating different types of insurance in relation to Autism evaluation and treatment. Covers the process of obtaining an Autism evaluation and treatment with different types of insurance.
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Pacer Center

The Pacer Center offers several programs for children with disabilities and mental health challenges including a parent information center, a national bullying prevention center, a health information center, a technology center, and newsletters and publications.
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The Journey Through Diagnosis: A guide for families of children with a genetic condition

This guide provides information and support to families whose child has been identified with a genetic condition. The guide is written from the family perspective and covers a variety of topics, including emotions, family relationships, obtaining information and support, medical care, medical insurance, and finding your voice.
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is Michigan's free, unbiased resource to help you navigate Medicare. Local, certified counselors are available to guide you. They offer personal assistance at no charge. SHIP counselors are your guide to maximize your benefits and savings. Michigan’s SHIP doesn’t sell Medicare plans--they just help you understand them.
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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

This is the official Affordable Care Act (ACA) website. It provides easy-to-understand information for consumers about health insurance enrollment, how to change/update your plans, and how to use your coverage. The ACA website also provides links to federal tax documents, and other resources related to navigating the Marketplace.
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Spanish Site: https://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/es/
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American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society provides support groups, information, resources, research information, financial information and more for individuals impacted by cancer.
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La American Cancer Society proporciona grupos de apoyo, recursos, información sobre: investigación, ayuda financiero, y mucho mas para individuos afectados de un diagnóstico de cáncer.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides information on cystic fibrosis, information on obtaining financial support, medical care information, research information, daily living and transition information, assistance services, advocacy, and community support.
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La Fundación de Fibrosis Quística proporciona información sobre fibrosis quística. Tienen información sobre cómo obtener ayuda financiero, asistencia médica, investigación, la vida diaria y la transición, servicios de asistencia, abogacía y apoyo comunitario.
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