Current through Public Act 156 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 400.1507 - Shelter program; funds for establishment; emergency shelter; services(1) A prime sponsor may receive funds under this act to establish or maintain a shelter program for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Emergency shelter may be provided directly at a facility operated by the prime sponsor or indirectly at transient or residential facilities available in the community. A shelter program shall either provide not less than 3 of the following services or assist the victim in obtaining information and referral services to not less than 3 of the following services: (a) Crisis and support counseling for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children.(b) Emergency health care services.(d) Financial assistance.(f) Transportation assistance.(2) To the extent possible, a prime sponsor which establishes a shelter program under this section shall utilize services provided by county community mental health programs established under chapter 2 of Act No. 258 of the Public Acts of 1974, as amended, being sections 330.1200 to 330.1246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.1978, Act 389, Eff. 10/1/1978.