Position: Foster Care Case Worker
Bachelor’s degree in a related human service field with minimum of one (1) year of Foster Care experience. Must possess strong organizational, communication and computer skills. Ability to implement or use database a must. Writing sample required. Willing to provide services in culturally diverse environment; ability to provide testimonies in courtroom setting. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with proof of insurance and favorable driving record required.

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Federation Full and Affiliate members may click here to log in to read the full version of this week’s FYI with the convenience of hyperlinks within the bulletin.

FYI • March 28, 2008 • No. 8
The next FYI bulletin will be issued April 11, 2008

STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Senate completed first pass at budget bills before spring recess
Included in the Senate-passed budget bills were:
• House Appropriations Committee approves supplemental appropriation for current FY
• Bills aimed at permanency for children
• Child abuse definition expanded
• Governor signs child booster seat requirement

STATE JUDICIAL/EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Out-of-state placement update
• Six private agency representatives volunteer for CFSR
• DHS alerts child placing agencies to surveys related to CFSR

FEDERATION ACTIVITIES
• Public Policy Committee
• Accreditation/CQI MIN
• Adoption, Licensing and Foster Care MINs
• SAVE THE DATE for the spring Federation Members Day at the Capitol
• May 7: SAVE THE DATE for the Annual HR Training Day
• June 17-18: SAVE THE DATE flier for 2008 Michigan Teen Conference has been issued

TRAININGS and CONFERENCES and EVENTS

RESOURCES

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

OTHER MEDIA COVERAGE

Western Michigan University, located in Kalamazoo Michigan, has launched a Foster Youth and Higher Education Initiative, which includes the John Seita Scholarship Program for youth who are aging out of foster care. The Scholarship program begins Fall 2008. For more information go to: http://www.wmich.edu/fyit
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“Reforming Public Defense, Serving our Communities” on Thursday, June 19, 2008, 9am-5pm, Reception to follow at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933.

This conference is an opportunity to bring together stakeholders from around the state to examine needed reforms in Michigan’s public defense system. Download the save the date flyer here: Public Defense Task Force Flyer

Contact Michelle Weemhoff, Public Defense Taskforce Coordinator, with questions.
517-372-3050 or info@michigancampaignforjustice.org

www.mipublicdefense.org

POSITION TITLE: Program Manager
LOCATION:  Lansing Child & Family Services - Lutheran Social Services of MI

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Provide primary administration of assigned foster care and licensing programs; advise and assist the Director in supervision, personnel management and program development with the overall program and objectives of LSSM.  Provide clinical supervision to clinical team.
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