The Office of Child Support is in the process of moving all policy from the policy manuals and Action Transmittals (ATs) to the new Michigan IV-D Child Support Manual. During the transition to the new manual, some policy information will still be available in the policy manuals and ATs. When there is a conflict between these sources on a given topic, the Michigan IV-D Child Support Manual takes precedence. To research child support policy, look for your topic first in the new manual, then the ATs, then the policy manuals. If unable to open links, please open Acrobat Reader and check the browser setting. The option "Display PDF in Browser" should be checked.
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Administrative Policy Financial Operations (APA)
Administrative Policy Facilities/Hospital (APF)
Administrative Policy Organization (APO)
Administrative Policy Communications (APC)
Administrative Policy Legal (APL)
Administrative Policy Human Resources (APR)
Adult Services (ASM)
Adult Services (ASM) for Mobile Devices
Adult Services Resources
Glossary (ASG)
Bridges Administrative Manual (BAM)
Bridges Administrative Manual (BAM) for Mobile Devices
Bridges Eligibility Manual (BEM)
Bridges Eligibility Manual (BEM) for Mobile Devices
Bridges Policy Resources
Glossary (BPG)
State Emergency Relief Manual (ERM)
State Emergency Relief Manual (ERM) for Mobile Devices
State Emergency Relief Resources
Glossary (ERG)
Schedules (RFS)
Tables (RFT)
Adoption Services Manual (ADM)
Adoption Services Manual (ADM) for Mobile Devices
Adoption Services Resources
Policy Aid
Glossary (ADG)
Adoption Forms
Adoption Subsidy Manual (AAM)
Adoption Subsidy Manual (AAM) for Mobile Devices
Adoption Subsidy Resources
Policy Aid
Children's Foster Care Manual (FOM)
Children's Foster Care Manual (FOM) for Mobile Devices
Children's Foster Care Resources
Policy Aid
Foster Care Forms
Child Guardianship Manual (GDM)
Child Guardianship Manual (GDM) for Mobile Devices
Child Guardianship Resources
Policy Aid
Glossary (GDG)
Child Guardianship Forms
Children's Protective Services Manual (PSM)
Children's Protective Services Manual (PSM) for Mobile Devices
Children's Protective Services Resources
Policy Aid
Children's Protective Services Forms
Interstate Compact Manual (ICM)
Interstate Compact Resources
Policy Aid
Interstate Compact Forms
Juvenile Justice Program (JJ1)
JJ Roles & Responsibilities (JJ2)
Offense Codes & DNA Profile Codes (JJ3)
Youth Placement (JJ4)
Agency Diversion & Support Services (JJ5)
Family & Youth Services (JJ6)
JJ Residential Placement (JJ7)
DHS Residential Programs (JJ8)
Juvenile Justice Field Services (JJM) for Mobile Devices
Juvenile Justice Field Services Resources
Glossary (JJG)
Policy Aid
Services Requirements Manual (SRM)
Services General Requirements Resources
Glossary (SRG)
Schedules (RFS)
Tables (RFT)
Overview (JR0)
Administration & Support Services (JR1)
Resident Programs (JR2)
Health Services (JR3)
Education (JR4)
Safety & Security (JR5)
Behavioral Management (JR6)
Juvenile Justice Residential (JRM) for Mobile Devices
Juvenile Justice Residential Resources
Glossary (JRG)
Policy Aid
Indian Outreach Services (IOS)
Tribal Agreements (TAM)
Native American Affairs (NAA)
Native American Affairs Resources
Glossary (NAG)
Native American Affairs Forms
Michigan IV-D Child Support Manual
Child Support (CSM)
Combined IV-D Policy (4DM)
Friend of the Court (FOC)
Prosecuting Attorney (PAH)
Community Resource (CRM)
Community Resource Resources
Glossary (CRG)
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