Parents of young children with disabilities are at the start of their journey with supports, services, and special education for their child. Parent voices are needed on local, county, and state boards that support children with disabilities and their families. Michigan Alliance for Families has an opportunity for parents...
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Last week, Robin Schutz and Breanne Green proudly represented the Great Start Livingston Collaborative and Family Coalition at Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 in Lansing! We were joined by Madeline Garcia, a dedicated mom from our Family Coalition, who came to advocate for her 3-year-old son. Like so many...
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A new year brings a new Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) cohort! LIPA is a comprehensive 6-month leadership development program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. The program focuses on cultivating empowered leaders within the disability rights movement Participants commit to attending...
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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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Registration is now open for the inaugural Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit, presented by Michigan’s Children, and targeted to honor grassroots advocates and activists working to make Michigan a more equitable place for children, youth and families. The day-long program takes place on April 27, 2023 at the Lansing Radisson Hotel. ...
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The Michigan Department of Education is leading a comprehensive, statewide effort – Caring for MI Future – to increase the number of licensed child care programs across the state. The purpose of the Child Care Regional Planning grants is to accelerate community-level efforts to address the child care crisis,...
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The Governor appointed Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) has vacancies for several parent representatives and a service provider. The purpose of the MICC is to advise and assist the Michigan Department of Education in matters related to Early On. The MICC membership includes: Five parents of infants or toddlers with disabilities or...
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