Meet Grant, Our Newest Intern
Hello! My name is Grant Rivet and I have the great opportunity of being an intern for Michigan’s Children this semester. My primary duties will be assisting with social media,…
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The Job Isn’t Finished: Preventing Human Trafficking
February 14, 2018 – The last few legislative sessions in Michigan have resulted in positive progress towards address human trafficking – tougher punishments for traffickers, more services for the trafficked, and…
Moving Forward in Child Care: Who’s at the Table?
I was born in 1994, on the eve of welfare reform, when our state and many others around the country cut a few too many loops in the social safety…
Leading for Kinship Caregivers
Growing up, I had an especially close relationship with my grandfather. Next, to my parents, he was my ‘go to’ person when I was sad, afraid, or just needed a…
Casting A Vote for Kids and Families
November 2, 2017 – I still remember the first time I ever voted – it was 2000, a waiter at a restaurant in Washington, DC passed a ballot to me, a…
Intern Dispatch – New Pathways for School Reform
October 11 – To fit the dark and rainy day, I spent the afternoon learning about current threats to the US federal budget and tax system; a discussion by Bob…
What it Really Means to Put Kids First
October 2, 2017 – Community leaders and advocates convened at Wayne State University for a community forum hosted by the United Way for Southeastern Michigan and the Merrill Palmer Skillman…
Meet Sherry, Our Newest Intern
September 27, 2017 – As a child, I developed a love for singing. I joined my first church choir at the age of 5 and I’ve been singing ever since.…
Meet Courtney, Our Newest Intern
September 11, 2017 – Contrary to most college students, I thrive off of the idea of having my own desk within a coffee scented office space. But while I do…
Learning from Heroes of Michigan’s Children
With the annual Heroes Night dinner scheduled for later this month, Michigan’s Children hit the road recently for an inside look into the work of another group of Heroes through…