Michigan's Children

05/29/2026

Take action to protect children by sending a letter urging Congress to investigate and conduct immediate oversight of the government’s indefinite detention of unaccompanied children.

https://act.supportkind.org/page/94852/action/1?ea.tracking.id=FY26_ChildhoodonHold_Email-May26Enews_All_Act&en_txn6=701Jw000014ZGNlIAO&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=All&utm_term=FY26ChildhoodonHold

05/28/2026

Ryan Waalkes, Executive Director of Bridge Street Ministries, talks about the millions of dollar invested into economic development and explains why we need a similar level of investment in youth development.

To hear the full conversation visit the link in the caption, https://youtu.be/OZSROgNZAGo?si=HOs-MqCaO_HN2Dwp

05/28/2026

Calling All Youth! Our art competition ends June 1st at 11:59pm and we need YOUR submissions! Need some inspiration? Our policy associate, Bianca, got some tips for you! Submit for a chance to win!

https://www.michiganschildren.org/art-mural-contest/

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

If you haven't already, be sure to register for this important Lunch and Learn, taking place at noon today!

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEbnzzIRSGKNdZBYGyOepA

Tomorrow we will be going over last week's Budget and Revenue Estimating Conference and what that means for our kids and caregivers. Use the link below or QR code to register for this important conversation.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEbnzzIRSGKNdZBYGyOepA

05/26/2026

Erin Skene-Pratt, Executive Director, Michigan Afterschool Partnership, talks about the long-standing benefits of after-school learning.

To hear more about how after-school programs impact kids & youth visit the link in the caption for the full episode.

https://youtu.be/OZSROgNZAGo?si=i4aoJ1ImTzrkk9fZ

05/26/2026

Late last night, the Michigan House passed a set of property tax bills that would strip an estimated $3.2 billion from the school aid fund in 2027, and $3.3 billion in 2028, according to House Fiscal Analysis. THIS IS NOT OK!

How long do our kids have to wait for fully funded schools? Don't take us backwards! Our kids CANNOT wait!

https://actionnetwork.org/letters/michigan-communities-demand-full-sustainable-public-school-funding

05/26/2026

Tomorrow we will be going over last week's Budget and Revenue Estimating Conference and what that means for our kids and caregivers. Use the link below or QR code to register for this important conversation.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WEbnzzIRSGKNdZBYGyOepA

05/22/2026

Michigan's Children was in the nation's capitol this week along with childcare advocates from 14 other states as part of the First Five Years Partnership. Our CEO and President Matt Gillard, alongside Early Childhood Policy Associate Maddie Elliott met with U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell to discuss the fantastic work of Michigan’s Child Care Scholarship.

05/22/2026

We are back with Capitol Corner and our CEO was actually in the Capitol this week and recorded this while there. So make sure to tune in to this very special update on news for kids and families.