What Children, Youth and Families Need in the New State Superintendent
March 10, 2015 – The search for the new Superintendent of Schools is in the homestretch. Six candidates have been identified. All but one have led local and intermediate school…
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Michigan’s Children Sandbox Party Powered by You!
February 12, 2015 – Thomas Jefferson famously remarked that a well-informed electorate is a prerequisite for democracy. Extending that thought, we know that staying well-informed is essential for people like…
Note to Gov. Snyder: Look Out for Kids and Families in New Budget Year
February 10, 2015 – Applying the imagery of a “River of Opportunity,” Gov. Rick Snyder outlined the importance of using public resources to help people in his State of the…
Youth Voice Improving Public Policy
February 6, 2015 – Last week, we gathered a group of 18 young people who were either still in the foster care system, or who had been served by that…
The State of Early Childhood
January 26, 2015 – Last week, Michigan residents got to hear two speeches from our political leaders – one from Governor Snyder with his State of the State Address, which…
How Can We Best Direct The Flowing River?
January 21, 2015 — Michigan families can be glad that the Governor talked so much last night in his 5th State of the State address about public resources helping individuals,…
Get to know your lawmakers: Tell them you’re watching and that you care about kids and families
Jan. 14, 2015 – When I was a 19-year-old Michigan State University college student I was hired as an intern in a Detroit lawmaker’s legislative office. In my totally realistic…
Meet Cainnear, the Newest Member of our Staff
January 12, 2015 – Hello! My name is Cainnear (pronounced Connor) Hogan, and I am beginning a year-long internship with Michigan’s Children. In May, 2014, I received my Bachelor of…
This New Year, Let’s Resolve to Improve the Lives of Michigan’s Children & Families
January 5, 2015 — In most ways, the future is written by the individual actions we take each day. For more than 20 years, Michigan’s Children has consistently acted with…
Potential Good News for Kids and Families in Road Solution
December 19, 2014 – After a long and tumultuous debate, the Michigan Legislature has finally done something to address the lack of adequate funding for road and bridge improvements that…