Blog - Michigan's Children

A Call to Advocates: Time to speak up for the Michigan School Meals Program

1 month ago

By Stephen Wallace & Dr. Heather Bomsta (September 8, 2025) – Hungry kids don’t learn well. They can’t focus well; even most adults struggle with focusing on an empty stomach.…

Medicaid in Michigan: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Speaking for Kids

5 months ago

(May 21, 2025) Medicaid is often talked about as a safety net, but in Michigan, it is much more than that. It’s the backbone of healthcare for millions of residents.…

Changes To Medicaid “Eligibility & Enrollment” Aren’t Getting Much Attention, But We Shouldn’t Lose Sight Of Potentially Negative Impacts On Kids And Families

Speaking for Kids

5 months ago

By Dr. Heather Bomsta, Vice President of Policy & Programs, Michigan’s Children May 13, 2025 – Medicaid cuts are still being debated, and we don’t know what form cuts will…

The Fight for Undocumented Rights: A Detroit Perspective

Speaking for Kids

7 months ago

March 18, 2025 – It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog, so allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Stephen Wallace, and I am the Regional…

We are excited to welcome Dr. Heather Bomsta, Ph.D., as our new Vice President of Policy and Programs

Speaking for Kids

9 months ago

January 9, 2025 – Resilience is a topic I’ve been thinking about lately. It’s a word that has many meanings and connotations, but my thinking is focused on the organizational and…

Lauren Gerhard, Our Newest Intern: Is Passionate About Sustainable Social Change

Speaking for Kids

1 year ago

September 12, 2024 – My name is Lauren and I am a senior Social Work Student at Michigan State University with a concentration in Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy.…

Making the Case for a $15 Million Increase in Early On State Support Next Year

Speaking for Kids

2 years ago

(March 14, 2024) Kae Dubay’s son Lee couldn’t speak until he was 2 years old, the result of a speech and language delay, and the child also battled with a…

A Major Influencer of his Time, the Founding Father of Michigan’s Children had a Vision to Change Public Policy for Kids in Michigan

Speaking for Kids

2 years ago

(Feb. 14, 2024) Cynthia Wilbanks said she was intrigued when she first learned of efforts to establish a new, first-of-its-kind, nonpartisan child advocacy organization for Michigan. The year was 1992…

The ROI on Child Care Investments is a Winner – new Federal Report Finds

Speaking for Kids

2 years ago

(11.20.23) A new report released by President Biden on the return on investment (ROI) of pandemic child care funding provides a window for state lawmakers and Michiganders into the economic…

Challenge Lawmakers to Do More With What They Have

Speaking for Kids

2 years ago

(October 20, 2023) This year, in a year of historic funding surplus, direct benefits for underserved children, youth, and families, received some critical increases, but only after waiting for over…