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To access ICHAT type www.michigan.gov/ichat in your browser. If you have not used ICHAT before you will need to register yourself and your agency. For each entry, you will need the subject's full name (including aliases and/or maiden names), sex, race, and date of birth. The response will provide all personal descriptors on file and a list of convictions and/or pending cases involving the subject. Please note that this search will only include convictions recorded in Michigan and reported to the Michigan State Police. Suppressed records and warrant information are not available through ICHAT. Also not included are federal records, tribal records, and criminal history from other states. A search for a record that may be in another state requires that you correspond with that state directly. To obtain a government/charitable Agency Code (necessary to perform the checks at no charge) you will need to fax the following information to the ICHAT Coordinator at 517-241-0866:  Agency name, address, and phone number  Federal ID number  Name and e-mail address of contact person  Number of additional users  Estimated number of annual searches  501c3 letter from the IRS documenting your non-profit status (if not a government agency). Please allow two to three weeks for a response. 2.5 OUTREACH The Grantee should conduct outreach activities designed to ensure eligible households, especially households with elderly individuals or disabled individuals, or both, and households with high home energy burdens, are made aware of the assistance available under this program and any other energy related assistance programs. 2.6 PROGRAM COORDINATION The Grantees are expected to coordinate availability of this low-income energy assistance program with other program services currently provided as well as with other Grantees/agencies that provide energy assistance, weatherization, and education focused on reducing energy consumption. MI Bridges training is required to become a Partner. 2.6.1 MI BRIDGES PARTICIPATION The Grantees are expected to partner with MDHHS to become a Navigation and Referral Partner to support households in applying for energy crisis assistance through SER and comply with MI Bridges established referral timeframes. Expectations for MI Bridges coordination:  Promote MI Bridges to your organization’s clients, including making available MI Bridges educational materials and incorporating the use of MI Bridges into organizational processes where applicable.