Events/ Resources
Events/ Resources
At the Day of Hope Community Bible Church offers community members a chance to connect with community resources, receive a free haircut, handmade hats and gloves, to pick out a free coat for the winter and more. Day of Hope takes place on Saturday, November 4 from 9-2 pm....
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Health/ Pregnancy/ Press Release
Health/ Pregnancy/ Press Release
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov    Vision is “Zero Preventable Deaths, Zero Health Disparities” LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health has launched a new four-year plan focused on improving birth outcomes for...
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Finances
Finances
The Great Start Family Coalition recently had a meeting about Financial Literacy. During the session, participants were able to ask questions and learn about resources designed to help families. Topics discussed include: Check out the Padlet linked below for more information and resources to help get you started: Need...
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Advocacy/ Budget/ Children/ Events/ Virtual Events
Advocacy/ Budget/ Children/ Events/ Virtual Events
Wednesday, August 16, 2023Noon to 1 pm Register here: https://bit.ly/47ui4Ju Join Michigan’s Children next week as they explore the Federal Budget Process and where appropriations and funding levels for children and families stand between the White House and Capitol Hill. Learn when and how advocates can raise up their...
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Food
Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 3, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov   Residents receiving food assistance affected by recent poweroutage in Southeast Michigan may receive replacement benefitsMDHHS shares information on how to apply  LANSING, Mich. – Residents who were affected by last week’s storm in Southeast Michigan may be eligible for replacement food...
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Education/ Office of the Governor/ Press Release
Education/ Office of the Governor/ Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2023  Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Establishes Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential New department will focus on early learning and higher education, improving long-term student outcomes, developing talent, and growing economy LANSING, Mich. — On Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order establishing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential,...
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Guest Post
Guest Post
These households: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to calculate increases for many public benefits in Michigan. But since it doesn’t keep up with the cost of household basics, those benefits purchase less each year. This is especially true for programs that matter most to ALICE, and those...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ Guest Post/ Press Release/ Safety/ Screen Time
Child Abuse Prevention/ Guest Post/ Press Release/ Safety/ Screen Time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 14, 2023Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192  ProtectMIChild Registry keeps kids safe from adult ads online as summer break beginsLANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that the state’s ProtectMIChild Registry has expanded to include four more online platforms popular with kids and teens. As Internet Safety Month continues through...
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Infant/ Recalls/ Safety
Infant/ Recalls/ Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Momaid infant loungers because they do not comply with federal safety standards for infant sleep products, posing a risk of suffocation and a fall hazard to infants. The loungers fail to meet the safety requirements...
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