State plans are formal, written agreements between a state and the federal government regarding the administration of a federally funded program. A state plan describes the nature and scope of the program and is the state’s agreement that it will conform to the requirements of the fund. State plans are required in order for the state to qualify for and receive the identified federal funding.
Additionally, State Plans can:
Plan changes are submitted by the state to the applicable U.S. federal departments as amendments. These amendments are then reviewed in order to determine whether the changes meet federal requirements and policies.
Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is a Federal Legislation which was enacted in February 2018. This Legislation allows states to use Federal Title IV-E funding in new ways. The goal is to provide services, to keep children safely in their homes, and to prevent the need for removal. FFPSA creates a spotlight on maintaining children in the home with their family, emphasizes the use of evidence based programs, and limits the use of Federal funding when placing children out of the home. Michigan's utilization of FFPSA and the Title IV-E Prevention funding is a collaboration of work between several departments to initiate the expansion of services throughout the state. These services are referenced as FFPSA Title IV-E Prevention Services in policy and protocol. To be eligible for FFPSA Title IV-E Prevention Services a child of a family must meet at least one candidacy definition. A Private Agency Partner or MDHHS caseworker must document the candidacy information in the electronic case record. Prevention Services (michigan.gov)