Speaking for Kids E-Bulletin
2025
April 11 – Matt Gillard Advocates for Child Care
March 21 – Impact on Medicaid for Michigan Kids
March 7 – Immigration Changes Impacting Michigan Kids
February 21 – Next Wednesday: Discussion on Budget Proposal
January 31 – Join us for the Second Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit!
January 24 – The Road Ahead for Kids and Families
January 9 – We are pleased to announce Dr. Heather Bomsta, Ph.D., as our new Vice President of Policy and Programs
2024
December 20 – Happy Holidays from Michigan’s Children!
December 17 – Child Care – Call your Representative and urge them to pass SB 836!
December 3 – Support Michigan’s Children on ‘Giving Tuesday’
November 1 – Capitol Day Pre-Party: Virtual Advocacy Seminar Empowering Your Voice for Change
October 11 – Michigan’s Children has successfully completed its 2024 Youth and Parent-Led Candidate Forum.
September 20 – Lunch and Learn: The Election for Kids and Families
June 27 – State Budget Negotiations are Done: How Well were Children’s Issues Funded for FY2025?
May 17 – Read Newest Budget Basics Report Comparing FY25 State Spending Plans for Kids and Families
April 26 – House and Senate Budgets are Moving; Details Emerge
April 12 – Youth-led, Parent-led Candidate Forums are Forming; Testimony to Support State Increase for RHY Services; Equity in School Funding & more
March 15 – Child Advocates Take FY25 Budget Requests to Legislative Committees this Month
February 16 – He was a Central Figure in Michigan’s Children’s Early Days; Catch our Next Lunch & Learn on the Governor’s Budget, and More
February 2 – Expanded Child Tax Credit, next State Budget, PreK for All and more Child Advocacy News
January 19 – “True Cost of Care” webinar, the Governor’s SOS, new Podcast – all coming next week
2023
December 18 – Our End-of-Year Campaign Appeal & a New Podcast Digging into the Legislature Year Ahead
November 16 – As lawmakers end the year, what’s next for unfinished priorities for kids & families?
November 10 – How to Keep Advocating for Child Care, Paid Family Leave as Legislative Year Ends
October 27 – News on Juvenile Justice Reform, College Funding, Child Care Subsidies and more
October 13 – Are Your Bills Moving Before “Sine Die”?
September 29 – New: Kinship Care Advocates Go to Lansing; Legislative Action on Juvenile Justice, Youth Homelessness, and More
September 15 – Get Informed: Join our Panel Talk Wednesday, and Act Now on Child Care Cliff
August 31 – Paid Family Leave Announcement: It’s Good for Michigan Families
August 18 – Call to Action: Ask Your State Lawmakers to Quickly Pass HB 4676-4678 to Help Youth from Foster Care
August 4 – Join us for End-of-Summer Celebration & Fundraiser – ‘Fore the Win’ Classic Putt Putt Challenge
July 21 – New Cost Analysis of MI’s Child Care System; Big School Budget Bill Signed; July Podcast Drops
July 14 – Gains & Disappointments in the new FY24 State Budget; Wins for Afterschool, Adult Ed, Funding for Homeless Youth
June 29 – Legislature OKs ’24 Michigan Budget w/ more for GSRP, School Meals, Homeless Youth, JJ Reform, Payments to Foster Families
June 2 – Check out ways to advocate for kids – Pride Month & Early Childhood
May 19 – Special Issue: Meet our Emerging, Rising Star Honorees from Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit
May 5 – Lawmakers Move On Budget Proposals
March 24 – What Does Executive Budget Plan for FY24 Hold for Child Care & Early Intervention?
March 10 – New ‘Budget Basics’ Detail the ‘Asks’ Advocates Seek in FY24’s State Budget
February 24 – State Legislators Prepare to Take up Gun Reform
February 10 – Read our Analysis of the Governor’s FY24 State Budget Plan
January 27 – New: Registration Now Open for Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit
January 13 – Advocates – Learn who to talk to under the Capitol dome; Committee chairs named
January 11 – Register today. “Where the sausage is made: The legislative committee structure and what advocates should know.”
Speaking for Kids E-Bulletin Archive 2014-2022
Lunch & Learn
2025
January 21 – A Changing Landscape in Lansing
2024
May 22 – What are Advocates Saying about FY25 Points of Contention in Budget Talks over Child Care?
April 22 – Register Now!😊 Next week’s Lunch & Learn Looks at State Budget Recommendations
March 20 – Winning Time: Tips for Productive Conversations with Lawmakers and Candidates
February 21 – Read our Newest Budget Basics Report on Governor’s FY25 Budget Recommendations
2023
November 8 – Register to Learn How to Create an Advocacy Plan for 2024
October 18 – RSVP for Next Week’s L&L: The Early Bird’s Guide to Building Your Budget Ask
September 13 – Register Today: Lunch & Learn Panel talk on Family & Medical Leave Plan for Michigan
August 9 – Join Us for our Next Lunch & Learn: The Federal Budget Process for Child Advocates
May 18 – Register today for our Lunch & Learn on Wed.; Focus on the FY24 State Budget
March 17 – REGISTER TODAY: How to Stage a Dome Day Advocacy Event
February 13 – Register today for our Lunch & Learn Program Exploring the Governor’s FY24 Budget
2022
September 19 – KidSpeak, ParentSpeak, Candidates Listen: Hear Advocates Talk about their Candidate Forum Experiences
January 11 – Michigan’s Early Childhood Workforce Crisis: The Way Forward
Lunch & Learn Archive 2021
Annual Report Archive 2017
Action Alerts
2023
June 14 – Act Now: Time to Speak Up before Final State Budget is Set
2022
June 8 – Take Action for Improved Funding for Great Start Collaboratives