ADM 800 1 of 1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MICHIGAN ADB 2009-001

CHILDREN’S INSTITUTE (MCI) 9-1-2009

INTRODUCTION The superintendent of the Michigan Children’s Institute (MCI) repre-

sents the state as guardian of state wards beginning with the date of the
child’s commitment and continuing until the age of 19 (MCL 400.203).
The MCI superintendent is authorized to consent to adoption, juvenile
guardianship, medical procedures, marriage, or emancipation (MCL
400.209 and 712A.19c).

MEDICAL CARE The superintendent is authorized to consent to elective medical care for
an MCI ward if the procedure requires the approval of a guardian.
These procedures include:

• Elective surgical procedures.

• Administration of anesthesia.
• Consent to abortion.
• Decisions to limit, restrict or terminate medical care.

Policy and procedure details for Medical Care for MCI wards are found
in FOM 722-11, Foster Care - Delegation of Parental Consent.

Routine Medical Routine medical care must be monitored and approved by the child-
Care placing agency that is responsible for case management services. (See
FOM 722-11, Foster Care - Delegation of Parental Consent.)

Authorization for See FOM 722-11, Foster Care - Delegation of Parental Consent for
Psychotropic specific policies regarding psychotropic medications and Informed Con-
Medication and sent.
Informed Consent

ADOPTION SERVICES MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES