Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Family Center Conference Scholarships

What you get

Scholarships toward family educational conferences. The amount is not published. Ask. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
You
How it’s sent
Email to cshcsfc@michigan.gov, or by post
Your time
About 15 minutes
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026

Before you start, check you fit

  • Your child is 26 or under.
  1. What their form asksA preview, so you can gather things first. Fill it in on their site.

    Open the application PDF ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    Send it by email to cshcsfc@michigan.gov.

    What the form asks for

    Conference benefit and proposed budget
    Name of ConferenceHow will attending this conference benefit your familyTOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED

    Have ready

    • Completed parent/youth conference scholarship application, budget worksheet, and proposed budget.
    • Conference agenda or brochure or website link; a draft agenda may be used if the official agenda is unavailable.
    • Only the estimates and supporting documents for requested expenses, including the specified number of airfare, mileage, ground-transportation, hotel, parking, childcare, PDN, or accommodation estimates as applicable.
    • W-9 and Conference Expense Form issued after conditional approval and due within 14 business days.

After you send

Allow up to 30 days for review. If conditionally approved, return the issued W-9 and expense form within 14 business days; after attending, return reimbursement documents and receipts within 14 business days. If you have not heard back by then, write and ask.

Full record, as published