Would you like to see better outcomes for children in Michigan? Are you interested in being part of the change? Join Michigan's Children as we work to make Michigan a place where all children thrive.
Michigan's Children works with legislators and other policy makers at the state and federal levels through meetings, testimony at public hearings, and other communications to forward an agenda for children and families. Michigan's Children also is committed to helping the public advocate for better policies and programs for children. We do this by:
Providing timely information on budget and policy issues affecting children.
Informing communities of opportunities to influence decision making.
Training community leaders, parents and youths to be effective advocates.
Providing forums for children and youths to share with policymakers their perspectives on problems they face growing up.
Providing communities with necessary data about how local children are faring.
In
2010, Michigan's Children is partnering with the national Birth to Five
Policy Alliance and several Michigan organizations to take advantage of
a unique opportunity to change the state's economic course by
prioritizing investments in early childhood when the foundation is set
for a lifetime of learning.
Join us as we fight to protect funding
for early childhood programs, educate legislative candidates on the
value of these investments and build support for early childhood
programs.
Now is the time to grow the
workforce of tomorrow by ensuring our children are ready to learn! Read more
Dropout Recovery & Retention
One of Michigan’s
Children’s top priorities is to ensure that all Michigan children are
ready for post-secondary education, work and life. With funding from
the C.S. Mott Foundation, Michigan’s Children works with policymakers, communities and youths to identify and remove barriers to education. Read more
Children's Health Care Reform
Jack Kresnak and singer-songwriter Paul Simon advocate for health care reform at an event on the West Capitol lawn in September. (Photo Credit: Carla Plaza/Voices for America's Children)
For children, health reform must follow one simple principle: Fix what’s broken and build on what works.
A healthy America starts with healthy children.
And, as Congress works to reform our nation’s health care system,
Michigan's Children is working with First Focus in urging them to
remember the unique needs of children. Read more
Kids Count 2009
Monday, 08 February 2010
Our Mission
Michigan's Children is a statewide, independent
voice for children and their families. We work with lawmakers, business
leaders, and communities to make Michigan a place where all children
have the opportunity to thrive.
Our Priorities
Michigan's Children, through our Board of Directors, annually establishes priorities that guide our administrative and legislative advocacy. We use those priorities in our work directly with policy makers and to assist community leaders, parents, youth and others to advocate on their own behalf. View or download the Michigan's Children's 2010 Policy Agenda
Jack Kresnak and
singer-songwriter Paul Simon advocate for health care reform at an event on the West Capitol lawn in September. (Photo Credit: Carla Plaza/Voices for America's Children)
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