Several Michigan tribal leaders and tribal staff members were on hand Thursday morning in Lansing, Michigan for a ceremonial signing of Senate Bills 137 and 138 by Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer that amend the Guardianship Assistance Act to provide for guardianship assistance program (GAP) eligibility for guardianship arrangements made by tribal and out-of-state courts. The guardianship assistance program provides financial support to guardians in support of eligible children, with the goal of ensuring a stable, permanent home for children who may otherwise remain in foster care un til they are 18 years of age.