COVID-19 Information

1/18/2021

MDHHS Vaccine Designation Letter

This is to make you aware that as a frontline child welfare professional, you may now use this link to connect with your local health department to schedule your COVID 19 vaccination: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_103214_104822—,00.html#comp_121341. Please complete the information requested and inform them of your status as a child welfare field staff. The attached verification form should be used if necessary.

Per the prioritization guidance at the following link: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MI_COVID-19_Vaccination_Prioritization_Guidance_710349_7, child welfare field staff qualify for Phase 1B and are eligible to receive the vaccine as supplies are available. Vaccine supplies, processes for obtaining the vaccine, locations, and timeframes for scheduling appointments are divergent across the state. Your local health department will provide you with further direction about scheduling and receiving your vaccine.

Lastly, while vaccination is not required, MDHHS strongly encourages all eligible child welfare field staff to consider receiving the vaccine to promote the continued health and safety of staff, their families, and the children and families being served.

Information provided by: Child Welfare Services and Support

1/13/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Please continue to check your email for latest information regarding vaccine information.

Please see below, by county, information for WHS Employees regarding COVID-19 vaccines and prioritization of vaccine allocation within CDC’s phases.We are diligently working to get the entire agency registered to receive the COVID vaccine. Please see our efforts noted below and what we have achieved to date.Please note, the COVID-19 Vaccine Administration record form is for Macomb County. We are working to get other details and information for all cities/counties and will share with all immediately as we are made aware.

Please note: Phase 1A is being completed now.Phase 1B is for persons 65 years of age or older and frontline essential workers in critical infrastructure.Wolverine Human Services employees fall under Phase 1B.Phase 1B opened Monday, January 11th.However, that does not mean the county will be ready to begin that phase due to continued vaccinations for Phase 1A still being completed. We will continuously provide up-to-date information as we know more.

  • Saginaw County Health Department – WHS is registered
    We are awaiting further details to proceed. More information will be provided as soon as we receive instruction.
  • Tuscola County Health Department – Each person needs to register. Registration is open now.
    Wolverine Human Services cannot register as an agency. Each Vassar employee that would like to be vaccinated will need to register online. Registration is open now for Phase 1B. They will reach out to each individual to set up an appointment. Click the button below to access Tuscola County registration information for employees.
  • Wayne County: In a recent news broadcast, Wayne County Vaccine registration is open to Phase 1B and an option to get the vaccine can be done at Meijer. Please see instructions below that a WHS employee recently took in registering for the vaccine:Staff can visit this website: https://clinic.meijer.com/As a WHS employee, answer yes to the question of whether you are an essential worker (WHS is considered in Phase 1B). Please list your zip code as your home zip code.It is noted that you will receive a text message when the vaccine is available for you to receive. If you have received one elsewhere by then, you can cancel this appointment.
  • Detroit Health Department – Phase 1B – staff are to call 313-230-0505 to make an appointment. They must provide an employee ID badge or a current employee pay stub at the time of the appointment. Vaccinations are being given at the TCF Center (1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226)
  • Genesee County Health Department – WHS is registered
    Genesee County will reach out when ready to set up.
  • Macomb County Health Department
    Phase 1B – staff are to call 586-463-8777 to make an appointment. Vaccines are being administered at: The Verkuilen Building, Entrance C, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036. Proof of employment with WHS is also required – ID badge and current pay stub. Access Macomb County’s website for vaccine form to complete and bring with you.
  • Oakland County Health Department
    Vaccination appointments are required by calling 1-800-848-5533 or registering online through Oakland County’s website. At this time, they are only registering individuals in Phase 1A priority group. Appointments are available based upon the vaccine supply received. You must either work or live in Oakland County to receive vaccination from this county. If you have an appointment, a work or student identification is required at your appointment.

Information to bring for vaccination:

  • Photo ID
  • Insurance card (if applicable)
  • Proof of employment: i.e. employee badge or ID, professional license, or pay stub.
  • Completed city/county health department vaccination record form

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact WHS Human Resources