2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 722 - CHILDREN
Act 525 of 2008 - FOSTER CARE TRUST FUND ACT (722.1021 - 722.1031)
Section 722.1030 - Disbursements; purposes.

Sec. 10.

The board may authorize the disbursement of available money from the trust fund, upon legislative appropriations, as provided in section 3, for the following purposes:

(a) To fund a private nonprofit or public organization in the development or operation of a foster care program if the organization demonstrates an ability to match, through money or in-kind services, 50% of the amount of any fund money received and the organization demonstrates a willingness and ability to provide program models and consultation to organizations and communities regarding program development and maintenance. The amount and types of in-kind services are subject to the approval of the board. Before expending any money from the fund, the board shall establish qualifying criteria for expending those funds or awarding any grants and may specify any conditions for each expenditure or grant.

(b) To fund the board created in section 4 for the actual and necessary operating expenses that the board incurs in performing its duties. Authorizations for disbursement of fund money under this subsection shall be kept at a minimum in furtherance of the primary purpose of the fund, which is to disburse money to encourage the direct provision of services to foster care.

History: 2008, Act 525, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 2009