Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) director Marianne Udow announced today that the department will close its Fullerton District office in Wayne County on October 3, 2005. The district staff will move to the Grand River/Warren and Tireman Districts.

"This action allows the department to maintain client service at an acceptable level while at the same time addressing current budget realities," Udow said. "There will be no layoffs or staff reductions associated with this process, and there are no relocation costs other than for transporting equipment and files from Fullerton to the two sites."

While there may be some immediate travel inconvenience, no DHS client or his or her family will be deprived of services or benefits because of this change. Prior to the office closure, current Fullerton clients will receive letters telling them which office their case has been reassigned to and the address and phone number of their DHS Specialist. In most cases clients will continue to have the same caseworker.