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When the descendant's estate, mandatory copayments, etc., are not sufficient, burial payment assistance may be available.
Child Development and Care (CDC): Childcare assistance for eligible parents to access high quality childcare. Eligibility requirements. Must apply to receive childcare support through the Child Development & Care Program. Visit NewMiBridges.Michigan.gov to apply. Help finding childcare that fits your needs.
Head Start and Early Head Start: Head Start is a federal program that promotes school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Adult Literacy: Education required for high school equivalency and transition to higher education or employment; reading, writing and math skills, one-on-one tutoring.
Additional Adult Education Classes: List of various services and providers including high school equivalency testing.
HSE-to-School-Program: “Based on available funding, the HSE-to-School Program covers the cost of one attempt on each subject area for the three high school equivalency testing options - GED, HiSET, or TASC - for Michigan residents who meet eligibility requirements.”
The Disability Network (TDN): Is a center for “independent living that partners with people with disabilities so they can live as independently in the community as possible.” Services include information and referrals, peer support, nursing facility transitions, advocacy, youth transitions, and independent living skills. Phone: 810-742-1800. Address: 3600 Dort Hwy #54, Flint, MI 48507
English Language Acquisition (ELA): Help for non-native speakers to improve English language skills.
Children and Adults English Language Learners: Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) assist students in Genesee County schools with English language instruction.
English language classes may be available to help with citizenship exam for adults.
Heat and Utilities: Temporary heat and utility assistance may be available for eligible low-income families and individuals when heating or electric service has been or will be shut off.
Weatherization: Home Heating Credit, State Emergency Relief, Weatherization Assistance Program. Program to reduce energy costs for low-income families, especially the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by improving their homes. Sign up at 2727 Lippincott Blvd., Flint, MI 48507; Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00; 810-787-0199. Must download application packet on site.
Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Households who meet all State Emergency Relief (SER) eligibility requirements may receive assistance to help them with household heat and electric costs. LIHEAP funds are also used for the Home Heating Credit (HHC) (855) 275-6424. There are eligibility requirements.
Energy Assistance Process: State Emergency Relief (SER) Program, Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) and community partners list to help with the application process; home heating credit.
CARE Program: Consumers Energy in partnership with Department of Human Services and other agencies developed the CARE program to assist low-income eligible customers with a history of energy assistance afford their bill. Arrearage assistance, energy awareness online curriculum, weatherization services, assistance to improve energy account management. Eligibility requirements.
Genesee Health Resource list includes food, clothing, advocacy, healthcare, transportation, shelter, utilities, substance abuse, veteran, and legal services.
Michigan 2-1-1 is a free, confidential service in over 90 languages (website) that connects you with local community-based organizations across the state offering thousands of different programs and services.
Become a Foster Parent About 14,000 children in Michigan are in foster care. In a state such as Michigan that has such a large Muslim population, it is unfortunate that there are very few Muslims involved in the foster care system. Oftentimes, Muslim children cannot be placed in Muslim foster homes because there are little to no licensed Muslim foster parents in their city/county. For more information, please visit: Muslim Family Services' Foster Care Program
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity: Eligible handicap accessibility repairs under the Critical Home Repair Program.
United Way of Genesee County Wheelchair Ramp Program: UAW/GM volunteers and United Way build wheelchair ramps for disabled and elderly citizens who need wheelchair accessibility for their home: 810-762-5831.
Genesee County Health Department: Free medical clinic, emergency preparedness, environmental health, human health, maternal/infant services, children’s special health care services, dental program, health coverage enrollment services, family planning, hearing, vision, immunizations, sexual health/HIV, women, infants and children (WIC)
Apply for Medicaid. Also, one can apply for cash assistance, Food Assistance Program (FAP), child development and care (CDC), Women, Infants & Children (WIC), State Emergency Relief (SER) for housing, utilities and burial. Healthy Kids and MIChild Program information.
Apply for Medicare:Health insurance for individuals 65 years or older. Individuals can sign up three months before they turn 65; individuals with a disability may qualify for Medicare earlier if they have a disability.
Children's Special Health Care Services: CSHCS is a program for children, some adults, and their families who face chronic health. The program seeks to assist these groups access appropriate medical care, health education and supports. Eligibility requirements.
Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Healthcare program for the low-income uninsured children (sometimes pregnant women) of Michigan's working families. CHIP is for families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.
Mott Children’s Hospital: Eligibility requirements for dentistry, pediatric health, audiology, cardiology, lipid clinic, mental health, and pediatric rehabilitation: occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
The Healthy Michigan Plan provides health care benefits to Michigan residents at a low cost so that more people can have health care coverage. Eligibility requirements.
Hamilton Community Health Network seeks to provide high quality health services to all, regardless of ability to pay. Facilities use a sliding pay scale for eligible low-income individuals and families; in addition to other private and public insurances being accepted. There are 7 clinics in Genesee County, and one in Lapeer County with over 40 providers.
Women’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program: Screening and Diagnostic Services.
Genesee County Community Action Resource Department 601 N. Saginaw St., Suite 1B, Flint, MI 48502. Main line: (810) 232-2185
One Stop Housing Resource Center 901 Chippewa Street, Flint, MI 48503
Helpline: (810) 239-9950.
Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA) Contact List Agency list to receive the most current information on resources available for households that are homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless 503 S. Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502. Main line: (810) 767-4622
Michigan State Housing Development Authority: Information and frequently asked questions on rental assistance, if experiencing homelessness, and homeowners.
Relocation assistance : If you need help with rent, rent arrearage, security deposits or moving expenses, and one of the following circumstances exists for your household, you may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rental Assistance Finder: Help may also be available for landlords.
Michigan Lead Safe Home Program: Eligible households will be provided a FREE lead inspection on your home and an average of $10,000 or more in work to make your home lead-safe, including items such as new windows, doors, painting and cleaning. Both rental properties and owner-occupied properties are eligible: application.
Home Repairs: "State Emergency Relief assists with home repairs to correct unsafe conditions and restore essential services. Eligible home repairs may include repair or replacement of a non-functioning furnace, hot water heaters or septic systems."
Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Services include structural damage, roof repair, porch repair, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, handicap accessibility, siding, exterior paint, weatherization, and furnace/hot water heater replacement program. Additional home repair resources listed on this page.
Home Ownership and Repairs through Metro Community Development. In addition, financial coaching, online money management courses: 810-767-4622
Legal services: List of immigrant legal services in Michigan.
Refugee Assistance: Federally funded program that helps refugees to become self-sufficient. Health screening services, preventative health care with follow up medical referrals.
Resettlement: Agencies which support initial resettlement process.
Global Detroit: Global Detroit is a national leader in advocating for and executing strategies to drive equitable local, regional and statewide economic growth through immigrant inclusion.
Migrant Services: Public benefits, provide assistance, and coordinate statewide services that meet the economic and cultural needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
ICNA Relief’s Muslim Family Services has licensed mental health professionals, culturally competent and telehealth services.
The Prophet (p) said: ((….Make use of medical treatment O servants of God, for God Glory be to Him, has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it except for one disease……old age..….)).
Genesee Health Mental health services: For any crisis, call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained, professional staff available to assist individuals and families with understanding their treatment options, and to help during a mental health, substance abuse, or family crisis.
Michigan Muslim Mental Health Directory: When seeking help, it can be confusing to understand the different types of mental health professionals and their specialties. FYI provides a brief description of the different types of mental health professionals and information about some of the Muslim mental health professionals in Southeastern Michigan.
Psychologytoday Find Muslim therapists and/or psychologists by using various filters. You can also search according to specialty, insurance, language, age, ethnicity and faith.
MDHHS food assistance program for low-income families and individuals. Can also apply for Women, Children & Infants (WIC) Program
Kids Café: After school feeding program combining a nutritious meal with cultural and educational activities for children 18 and under.
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan : Find food pantries in your area, mobile food distribution
Summer Food Service: Providing healthy meals to children at summer feeding sites throughout Genesee, Gladwin, Saginaw, and Lapeer Counties.
US passport general information, contact, applications, and how to apply
Your elected representative's office may be able to assist you with additional resources and/or reach out to various agencies on your behalf.
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Find your congressional district and member of Congress. This service matches your zip code to your congressional district, provides links to your member’s page and contact page.
Find your Senator: This service matches your state and provides you a link to your senator’s page.
Senior Centers List: Access to community services for older adults, health screenings, noon meals, outreach, information and referrals, and recreation and socialization
GCCARD – Supporting seniors, 60 and over, with hot meals.
Commodities Food Program: To sign up 2727 Lippincott Blvd., Flint, 48507 Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:00 & Friday 8:30-3:00. For questions, call 810-789-3746 or 810-789-4409.The Commodity Supplemental Food Programs (CSFP) seeks to improve the health of low-income elderly people at least 60 years of age. Also, serving low-income mothers, infants, children, and senior centers.
Mobile and Congregate Meals: Kosher and Asian Indian Vegetarian 5080 W. Bristol Rd., Suite 3, Flint, MI 48507 810-767-5922
GCCARD Home Delivered and Congregate Meals 601 N. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48502 Senior Nutrition Program (810) 235-3567
Resource Guides/Directory: for Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee Counties, and Michigan Senior Resource Guide. Includes adult day care, consumer protection, ambulance services, home repair and modifications, relocation and realtors, disability services, specialized community services, elder abuse/senior scams, estate planning, geriatric physicians, counseling services, durable and medical equipment, funeral homes, geriatric assessment and case management, Medicaid, Medicare, support groups, health clinics, psychiatric services, loan closets, home care, hospice, hospitals/urgent care, meal programs/food pantries, pharmaceutical drug assistance programs, medical emergency response systems, rehabilitation services, senior centers, senior hotlines, senior housing, transportation and veteran services.
Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program / Market Fresh: Aimed at helping seniors, 60 years and older, to eat healthier as they age. Eligibility and lead agency lists.
Free Cell Phone & Service: This federal assistance program provides eligible low-income customers with a free phone, unlimited text, data, minutes & 10 GB of Hotspot data. Eligibility requirements.
Internet Connection Options: Reduced service for low-income individuals and families
Public Wifi Hotspot Connections: Map showing hotspots near you
Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) Your Ride: Available throughout Genesee County, this service is for qualifying individuals who are unable to use the fixed route bus service. Non-emergency medical transportation and door-to-door service available.
File for unemployment, schedule an appointment, protest/appeal, employers. Frequently asked questions can also be found on this page.
Water resources Genesee County Health Department
Drinking water resources educational downloads on lead, pipes, cleaning your aerators, filter installation, lead line replacement, etc.
