“Justice for children cannot wait. Their rights are not negotiable, and their futures are our collective responsibility.”
— Henrietta Fore, former Executive Director, UNICEF
Michigan’s Children uses a dynamic strategy. We review our strategy & focus areas annually, but also make changes throughout the year as new data, new challenges and new opportunities arise.
In deciding our focus areas and in our everyday work we consider:
Our main issue areas for 2025 (and possibly longer) are:
Spotlight on Youth Advocacy
Please click here to watch – Shyra Divine. Shyra is a dedicated entrepreneur passionate about empowering individuals through holistic community support. As an active participant in Ozone House services, she serves on the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care Youth Advisory Board, advocating for young adults. Shyra founded her own organization focused on motivational speaking and storytelling to inspire others. She played a key role in securing funding for the Youth Homeless Demonstration Project grant and contributed to community planning efforts. In February, she traveled to Washington DC with Ozone House staff to share her experiences with legislators, advocating for youth needs and helping to allocate 4.2 million dollars for services supporting homeless youth in Washtenaw County. Additionally, she was instrumental in planning the annual youth point-in-time count initiative, addressing elected officials about the impact of current policies.