Making the Case for a $15 Million Increase in Early On State Support Next Year1 month ago(March 14, 2024) Kae Dubay’s son Lee couldn’t speak until he was 2 years old, the result of a speech…
A Major Influencer of his Time, the Founding Father of Michigan’s Children had a Vision to Change Public Policy for Kids in Michigan2 months ago(Feb. 14, 2024) Cynthia Wilbanks said she was intrigued when she first learned of efforts to establish a new, first-of-its-kind,…
The ROI on Child Care Investments is a Winner – new Federal Report Finds5 months ago(11.20.23) A new report released by President Biden on the return on investment (ROI) of pandemic child care funding provides…
Challenge Lawmakers to Do More With What They Have6 months ago(October 20, 2023) This year, in a year of historic funding surplus, direct benefits for underserved children, youth, and families,…
When Child Care Providers are an Extension of Your Home Life, Saying Goodbye is a Tough Conversation9 months ago(August 4, 2023) – Two and a half years ago, I was hired onto Michigan’s Children staff to essentially deal…
To Give Youth a Chance for Improved Outcomes, We Should Recognize Foster Case and Juvenile Justice as the Educational Systems They Are11 months ago(June 7, 2023) Our foster care and juvenile justice systems are educational systems, and we must view them as such.…
Increasing Access to Early On and Child Care Top Concerns of Young Families at Livingston Forum11 months ago(May 4, 2023) Last month the Livingston Great Start Parent Coalition hosted a dynamic Q&A in Howell to learn about…
Hundreds Use their Voices for Early Childhood at Capital Day1 year agoHundreds of early childhood advocates urged their lawmakers to “Think Babies” during a Capitol Day in Lansing hosted by Think…
Expanding Opportunities for Detroit Teens; Youth Voice Leads the Way1 year agoLast week, I had the pleasure of attending a meeting of the Detroit-based afterschool program, Teen HYPE, as youth hosted…
College Students from Foster Care – Why On-Campus Mentoring Makes a Difference1 year agoAttending college, particularly a large university like Michigan State University (MSU), is filled with exciting first-time experiences for new college-goers,…