Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 400. Social Services § 400.18d

Sec. 18d. The county department of social welfare, upon authorization of the county board of supervisors, may operate an emergency receiving facility for the temporary care of homeless, dependent or neglected children for whom such care is necessary, pending foster care placement or restoration to their own homes or any other plan deemed best for the health, safety and welfare of such children. The county department operating an emergency receiving facility shall maintain the standards of the state department established in respect to places of detention for juveniles under section 14 of this act.  1