A Forum for Change
“Many politicians say that they will make changes for the better and almost never or never do. How will you be different?” Eyes widened and the candidates sat up a…
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Vote Like Our Future Depends On It
Sometimes we lose track of the fact that our democracy is just like a hiring process. We look at different candidates for the job of representing our priorities in decisions…
Meet Ryan, Our Newest Intern: A Quality Education for All
As a child, I was first exposed to the inequities of our society. I grew up in the metro-Detroit area and received a top-tier public education. This paved the way…
Meet Patrick, our Newest Staff Member: Education: A Cause Worth Fighting For
I am excited to joining the staff of Michigan’s Children in partnership with the Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education (MACAE). My connection with educational issues was initially emboldened…
Elections Are Inspiring
I’m consistently educated and inspired by constituents and policymakers alike when the two groups are brought together. I’ve been so fortunate to have been part of Michigan’s Children’s intentional creation…
Reflections on My Internship
When I started graduate school, my very first class was a social policy class. It sounded a little boring, and I couldn’t imagine enjoying it. Much to my surprise, I…
Kinship Caregivers Need Support Too
March 29, 2018 – Over the past several months, I’ve been researching kinship care and talking to advocates to learn more about the issues caregivers face. I recently had the…
Meet Grant, Our Newest Intern
Hello! My name is Grant Rivet and I have the great opportunity of being an intern for Michigan’s Children this semester. My primary duties will be assisting with social media,…
The Job Isn’t Finished: Preventing Human Trafficking
February 14, 2018 – The last few legislative sessions in Michigan have resulted in positive progress towards address human trafficking – tougher punishments for traffickers, more services for the trafficked, and…
Moving Forward in Child Care: Who’s at the Table?
I was born in 1994, on the eve of welfare reform, when our state and many others around the country cut a few too many loops in the social safety…