KidSpeak® - A signature program of Michigan’s Children, this event brings youths to policymakers to share their concerns on a variety of topics.  Read more about recent KidSpeak events

Our Life in the D - A youth-driven multimedia training and leadership project intended to provide young people living in Detroit with a Web site and a voice as they explore issues they face in their communities.  Our Life in the D is a project of Michigan’s Children with support from the McGregor Fund, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Skillman Foundation.   Read more about Our Life in the D

Youth Legislative Day - Since 2001, Michigan’s Children has offered Youth Legislative Day as a hands-on approach to teaching the legislative process to youths through total immersion and role-playing.  With the help of select legislators, staff, and lobbyists, students are trained in drafing, researching, writing, debating and voting upon legislation at the Capitol, giving them a heightened awareness of public policy and deeper interest in civic involvement.  Read more about YLD

Youth Voices Changing Public Policy - These forums help communities bring elected officials and other community leaders to community settings where policymakers can experience first-hand a program and issue facing young people by spending time talking directly with them, and visiting the programs that serve them.  These forums have been held in communities in Kent, Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Macomb, Muskegon, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.  Read more about YVCPP