What a Difference Our Voices Make
This week, the Legislature finished their work on the fiscal year 2013 budget. While it is still possible that funding for specific programs and initiatives, as well as language directing…
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The Workforce Investment Act – Supporting Multiple Pathways Since 1998
The role of the Federal government in local programs is often murky, but whether through funding or regulation, the sustainability of programs that strive to provide options for children of…
A Double Whammy
$492. That’s the maximum monthly Family Independence Program (FIP) benefit for a family of three in Michigan. However, between September of last year and February, more than 46,000 kids lost…
Healthy Mental Health Starts at Birth
Today is SAMHSA’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This year’s focus is how, with the help of caring adults and informed child-serving systems, children can demonstrate resilience following traumatic…
Baby Steps Are Good, But Bold Leaps Are Required
We applaud the efforts of the Michigan House of Representatives to re-instate $5 million in their version of the Department of Human Services’ budget to support extended learning options. These…
Will Kids Benefit From the 2012 Elections?
Elections are an opportune time to ensure that elected officials prioritize the needs of children and families. Decisions to vote for one candidate over another can change or maintain the…
Building a Bridge to Success
At a Youth Voice event held Friday, April 13th, decision makers from Calhoun County heard Marshall Alternative High School (MAHS) students discuss their changing educational experiences because of an innovative…
Failing Michigan’s Youngest = Failing Michigan’s Future
Since its inception, Michigan’s Children has focused on children’s well-being from cradle-to-career – a concept that aligns with Governor Snyder’s P-20 education continuum. With Executive support for this continuum; as…
Mental Health Coverage: From a Parent’s Perspective
Case studies and personal testimonies have an incredible impact on policy decision-making. This strategy is crucial for many families who are not able to self-advocate or are underrepresented in the…
Education for All
Coinciding with his State of the Union address, President Obama released a Blueprint for An America Built to Last. This blueprint contains several education based initiatives to “give hard-working, responsible…