In addition to working directly with legislators and policymakers to put forward its agenda, Michigan's Children works to give community leaders, parents and youth the tools that they need to advocate on their own behalf for better policies and programs. They help community partners stay informed about advocacy opportunities in Michigan and keep you connected to other advocates working hard to make similar changes. Michigan's Children can help you act now continue to act by providing timely information, partnering on youth forums and connecting public policy with other training opportunities. Read more about how to Get Involved
Detroit Neighborhoods - With funding from The Skillman Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, Michigan’s Children works to build the capacity of neighborhood leaders, parents and youths to advocate on their own behalf by providing training and technical assistance to the Community Foundation of SEM's neighborhood priorities on the eastside of Detroit and the Skillman Foundation’s Good Neighborhood Initiative grantees located in six specific Detroit neighborhoods – Southwest Detroit (Vernor and Chadsey/Condon), Brightmoor, Osborn, Central and Cody/Rouge. Read more about the Detroit Neighborhoods Program
Voices Leadership Training - Michigan’s Children in 2008 trained more than 250 parents, caregivers and others to be advocates on their own behalf during 11 leadership trainings held in 8 communities during 2008. Participants are motivated to communicate more consistently with policymakers, and practice skills needed to do so effectively. Trainings vary in length and content, and always include opportunities to use the skills developed. For more information, contact Director of Advocacy Michele Corey.
