Michigan DEC is committed to promoting parent-professional collaboration in all facets of planning, designing, and implementing programs and services for young children.
Respect for family values, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and family circumstance are integral considerations in Michigan DEC's prevention and intervention efforts.
Michigan DEC supports infants and young children with special needs and their families by promoting collaboration and communication among organizations, practitioners and family members.
If you are concerned about your child’s development, click
here to visit Early On Michigan.
Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. Click here to visit the Michigan Alliance for Families website.
If you are interested in becoming more involved with Michigan DEC, click here for more information.