Talk to Your Legislators About Local Kids Count Data.  Your county's data from the Kids Count 2010 Data Book provides a picture of the status of children and their families.  The discussion also illustrates how successes and failures in the social safety net, the health system, the child welfare system, the economic system and overall family supports impact the educational and life success of children around the state.  Policy makers need access to that information in order to make informed decisions about programs and initiatives that impact your community, favorably or unfavorably.  This legislative session has many members serving for the first time and they face a huge challenge to invest in critical policy and program in the face of our economic crisis in Michigan.  They need your help now more than ever.

Send a letter to your legislators encouraging them to support education from cradle-to-career in Michigan.  Download a sample letter and other advocacy resources.

Download an Advocacy Handout About Kids Count.

Read our media statement about the release.

For more information about talking with your elected officials, contact Michele Corey at or via phone at 517/485-3500.