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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Last year 33,970 children were abused and/or neglected in Michigan. April 2014 is federally designated as well as proclaimed by Gov. Rick Snyder as Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to reflect on that sobering number of abused … Continue reading
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The Power of Us Parents
March is Parenting Awareness Month, and there are lots of events and activities going on around the state celebrating Michigan families and highlighting the importance of effective parenting in the lives of children. It is the perfect time to also … Continue reading
Equity vs. Equality and the State Budget
We, at Michigan’s Children, say this all the time because it’s true – the single best predictor of economic prosperity is a state’s success in educating and preparing its workforce. As Michigan, like the rest of the nation, continues to … Continue reading
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Taking The Challenge
This week, young people who are currently being served by the foster care system and those who were formerly served by that system, gathered to share their expertise with a group of elected and appointed officials, those who develop and … Continue reading
Child Care Realities
This month marked the end of my maternity leave and the start of Lennon’s time in child care. As a mom whose day job focuses on early childhood public policy issues, I am familiar with the ins and outs of … Continue reading
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Tagged child care, infants, quality, subsidy, tiered reimbursement
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