Oakland County Probate Court v. Department of Social Services

Respondent Department of Social Services appeals as of right the circuit court’s order determining that federal Aid to Dependent Children-Foster Care (adc-f) benefits could be applied to a foster child’s care even where the probate court assumed responsibility for the placement of the child. We reverse.

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Petitioner Oakland County Probate Court argues that it may order the placement of children in specific foster care facilities without jeopardizing the children’s adc-f benefits. The dss disagrees, arguing that, under the relevant federal statutes, it must have the sole responsibility for…