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Meet Patrick, our Newest Staff Member: Education: A Cause Worth Fighting For

8 years ago

I am excited to joining the staff of Michigan’s Children in partnership with the Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education (MACAE). My connection with educational issues was initially emboldened…

Elections Are Inspiring

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

I’m consistently educated and inspired by constituents and policymakers alike when the two groups are brought together. I’ve been so fortunate to have been part of Michigan’s Children’s intentional creation…

Reflections on My Internship

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

When I started graduate school, my very first class was a social policy class. It sounded a little boring, and I couldn’t imagine enjoying it. Much to my surprise, I…

Kinship Caregivers Need Support Too

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

March 29, 2018 – Over the past several months, I’ve been researching kinship care and talking to advocates to learn more about the issues caregivers face. I recently had the…

Meet Grant, Our Newest Intern

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

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,…

The Job Isn’t Finished: Preventing Human Trafficking

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

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?

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

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

Speaking for Kids

8 years ago

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

Speaking for Kids

9 years ago

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

Speaking for Kids

9 years ago

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…

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Meet Patrick, our Newest Staff Member: Education: A Cause Worth Fighting For

Elections Are Inspiring

Reflections on My Internship

Kinship Caregivers Need Support Too

Meet Grant, Our Newest Intern

The Job Isn’t Finished: Preventing Human Trafficking

Moving Forward in Child Care: Who’s at the Table?

Leading for Kinship Caregivers

Casting A Vote for Kids and Families

Intern Dispatch – New Pathways for School Reform

FY2015 Budget: An Opportunity to Address Equity

Appreciating What Works

Mother’s Day Reflections

Here’s to the Graduates

On the 2014 Campaign Trail for Michigan Children

Building a Stronger Foundation for the Right Start

Needed: A Budget for Children, Youth and Families

How Will You Spend Our Money?

Summer Learning Matters for Students and Policymakers

Supporting Michigan’s Working Families