Wayne

There were several Youth Voice Changing Public Policy Events that were held in Wayne County over the course of the years.  They are listed in order of occurence, with the most recent event listed first.

On May 3, 2010, Michigan's Children sponsored a youth voices event with Asher Community Education Center who also hosted Allen Park Community Schools, Downriver High School, Titan Alternative School, Romulus Community High School, Starkweather Alternative High School, and Cambridge High School to showcase their innovative drop out prevention programs.

View the Program Agenda

View the Partner Description

Read the media coverage from the Event

View of Factsheet depicting the high school drop out rates across Wayne Couty

 

On Januray 18, 2008, Michigan's Children partnered with Youthville Detroit and City Connect Detroit to highlight the challenges and opportunities Youthville participants had in the various high schools they were attending throughout the city.

View the Program Agenda

View the Partner Description

On September 17, 2007, Michigan's Children partnered with Wayne County Community College District's Downtown Campus to showcase the educational challenges of foster care youth from around the city.

View the Program Agenda

View a report on foster care youth that was released at the event