Families and Individuals in Need of Assistance
- Child Advocacy Network of Monroe County
P.O. Box 501
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-0142
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Informs and educates the community; advocates for programs to prevent child abuse and neglect; promotes community networking; child abuse and neglect; promotes community networking; and advocates on behalf of children.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Meetings 2nd Wednesday at 9 a.m. at United Way Building (216 N. Monroe St., Monroe)
- Community Action Agency
400 West South Street
Adrian, MI 49221
(800) 438-1845 800 Line
(517) 263-7861 Administration
(517) 263-6531 FAX
email: choughtby@caajh.org
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Community Action Agency is a multi-faceted, non-profit organization. The mission is to promote self-sufficiency.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sites:
1. Community Action Agency - Jackson
1214 Greenwood
Jackson, MI 49203
(800) 491-0004 800 Line
(517) 784-4800 Administrative
(517) 784-5188 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
2. Community Action Agency - Hillsdale
201 Barnard
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(800) 750-9300 800 Line
(517) 437-3346 Administrative
(517) 437-3480 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Michigan Greenpath Solutions
25 S. Monroe St., Suite 307
Monroe, MI 48161-2230
(800) 547-5005 800 Line
(734) 457-0370 Local
(734) 457-3856 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
To assist consumers experiencing problems because of personal debt and to promote sound money management practices. Licensed by Michigan Department of Commerce, Corporation & Securities Bureau.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday hours by appointment only.
- Damascus House
212 Smith Street
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-8136 Administrative
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
To provide clothing and miscellaneous items for those in need.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Kinship Care
1101 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-5799 ext. 1616
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
For relatives who are responsible for the primary care of a child.
- Lake Erie Transportation Commission
1105 W. seventh St.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-6672 Administrative
(734) 242-6766 Dispatcher
(734) 242-1121 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Lake Erie transit is a non-profit public transit sustem in the Monroe County area.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Legal Services of Southcentral Michigan
1118A S. Telegraph Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
(888) 251-1598 800 Line
(734) 241-8310 Administrative
(734) 241-1381 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
A non-profit law office which provides full representation, advice, and referrals to low income residents of Monroe and Lenawee Counties in Non-criminal matters. Primary assistance involves domestic violence, divorce, custody of minor children, evictions and general housing problems, public benefits and consumer law.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Michigan Department of Human Services
1051 S. Telegraph Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 243-7204 Administrative
(734) 243-7209 Family Independence Agency
(734) 243-7400 Adult Services
(734) 243-7405 Foster Care/Adoption
(734) 243-1660 FAX Administration
(734) 243-6582 FAX Staff
(734) 243-7252 Services Administrator
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Through community leadership, MDHS helps improve the quality of life in Michigan by protecting children and vulnerable adults, delivering juvenile justice services, and providing support to strengthen families and individuals striving for independence.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Children’s protective Services - 24 hours
- Monroe County Friend of the Court
106 E. First St.
P.O. Box 120
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 240-7180 Administrative
(734) 240-7221 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Tp provide services fairly and impartially to enable children to receive the emotional and financial support of both parents.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Monroe County Opportunity Program
1140 S. Telegraph Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 241-2775 Administration
(734) 457-0630 FAX
(734) 243-2225 Home Care Dept.
(734) 241-2777 Housing Department
(734) 241-2776 Resource Advocacy Dept.
(734) 241-2776 Transportation Dept.
(734) 242-9453 Food Distribution Dept.
(734) 241-2775 ext. 207 Monroe County Housing Commission
email: mcop@monroecountyop.org
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
MCOP is a non-profit community service agency whose mission statement is: To enhance the quality of life and reduce the effects of poverty for eligible Monroe County residents by providing opportunities and services which foster self sufficiency and independence.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Monroe County Youth Center
3600 South Custer Rd.
Monroe, MI 48161-9730
(734) 240-3220 Administration
(734) 240-3240 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Provides detention services for juveniles pending court hearings and provides residential treatment services for delinquents following disposition hearings. No voluntary admissions. All admissions must be approved by Monroe County 38th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- St. Vincent Depaul Society
28251 N. Telegraph
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 782-1130
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Provides clothing and household goods to low income individuals and families.
- Thrift Shop Association of Monroe
119 S. Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 242-1082 Administrative
(734) 242-2958 Community Service Chair
(734) 242-2103 President
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Assists the needy with clothing, scholarships, toys at Christmas.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- United Way of Monroe County
216 N. Monroe St.
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 242-1331 Administrative
(734) 242-3378 FAX
Public transportation accessible.
ADMINISTRATIVE DESCRIPTION:
Conducts annual voluntary fund-raising campaign tp provide financing for a variety of health and welfare programs and services.
ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS:
Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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