Family Services
Economic hardship and other types of deprivation (child neglect or abuse) can have profound effects on children’s development and their prospects for the future. Low family income can impact children’s cognitive development and ability to learn. It can contribute to behavioral, social and emotional problems. The greatest risk is for young children who experience economic hardship, especially that of a severe and chronic nature.
Family Support initiatives help parents develop and use available resources that enable them to nurture and support the healthy development of their children. Family support services range from providing information about early learning, to helping families to access economic security benefits and connect with other families and community services.
Income Security - Employment, Relief, Medicaid, Public Assistance
Damascus House 242-8136
212 Smith St.
Monroe, MI. 48161
Department of Health & Human Services 243-7200
903 S. Telegraph Rd., Suite A
Monroe, MI 48161
www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
Heartbeat of Monroe 243-6550
123 W. First St.
(Gateway Office Building)
Monroe, MI 48161
www.heartbeatofmonroe.org
Michigan Works!/Monroe County Employment and Training Department 240-7950 or 888-354-5500
1531 N. Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48162
www.co.monroe.mi.us/employmenttraining
Michigan State University Extension Monroe County 240-3170
963 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
https://msue.anr.msu.edu/county/infor/monroe
Workforce Development Agency 241-2440
1066 S. Telegraph Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
www.michigan.gov/wda
Housing Assistance
Domestic Violence Shelter 242-SAFE
Main Office 241-0180
Family Counseling and Shelter Services 241-0180
14930 Laplaisance Rd #106, Monroe, MI 48161
fcssmc.org/
Monroe Housing Commission 242-5880
20 N. Roessler, Monroe, MI 48162
www.monroehousing.org
Monroe County Opportunity Program 241-2775
TDD 241-2919
1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI. 48161
www.monroecountyop.org
Oaks Of Righteousness Warming Shelter 734-241-5590
1018 E 2nd St, Monroe, MI 48161
Paula's House 734-242-6650
P.O. Box 2002, Monroe, MI, 48161
www.paulashouse.org/
A positive homelike environment for women who are homeless and have substance abuse problems. The primary goal is for women to live in a safe environment and face their addictions while living a sober lifestyle.
Salvation Army 241-0440
815 East First., Monroe, MI 48161
Federal Assistance Information
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 (TDD) 800-324-0778
120 E. First St., Monroe, MI 48161
www.ssa.gov
W.I.C. Women, Infants, and Children-Nutrition Program 240-7800
2353 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/public_health/wic_program.html
Food Closets are available throughout the County. You must have 1) proof of household income (pay stub, food stamps, SS, SSI, etc.) 2) proof of residency (utility bill, rent receipt, tax bill, etc., and 3) proof of number of household members (Medicaid cards, SS cards, income tax returns, etc.). To find out about locations and times of the closets, call Monroe County Opportunity Program at (734)241-2775.
Monroe Community Dinners are held daily throughout the County. Call God Works at (734)242-8124 or (419)279-8000 for more information.
