Children/ Parent Representation
Children/ Parent Representation
Michigan’s Maternal and Child Health programs want to hear from parents, caregivers, and birthing persons in Michigan!  The Michigan Public Health Institute is hosting discussions on maternal and child health in Michigan. Information learned in these 90-minute virtual sessions will inform the Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment which...
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Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
 Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024MDHHS CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.govMSP CONTACT: Lori Dougovito, 517-281-9586, Dougovitol@michigan.gov State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm InjuriesFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today they...
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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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Children/ Food/ Infant/ WIC/ Women
Children/ Food/ Infant/ WIC/ Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-12112, SutfinL1@michigan.gov Income guidelines for WIC program increased; additional Michigan families may qualify  Lansing, Mich. – Michigan’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) have increased and additional families may now qualify for the program. “The...
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