Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release
Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release
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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Health/ Maternal Infant Health/ Press Release/ Providers
Health/ Maternal Infant Health/ Press Release/ Providers
The Michigan Doula Advisory Council (DAC) works to inform the advancement of doula services in Michigan as a result of the Medicaid doula reimbursement policy. The DAC includes representation from doulas across the state of Michigan. The diverse Council membership represents, to the extent possible, the various communities and settings in...
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Education/ MiLEAP/ Preschool/ Press Release
Education/ MiLEAP/ Preschool/ Press Release
June 04, 2024 $8.7M in Great Start Readiness Program Start Up Grants will be used to open 348 more new and expanded preK classrooms, continuing progress toward PreK for All Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced it has awarded $8.7M in Great Start Readiness Program...
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Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release
Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders to stay up to date on cervical and breast cancer screenings. Each year, breast cancer causes approximately 40,000 deaths among people in the U.S., and in 2024 it is estimated that 9,410 Michigan residents...
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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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Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law requiring secure storage of firearms goes into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of 2023, requires individuals to keep unattended...
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Dental/ Press Release
Dental/ Press Release
This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to ensure Michigan Children have a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten. “These bills will prioritize the health and safety of our children by testing dental health at a young age,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office, we have expanded access and lowered the cost of health care. Let’s keep...
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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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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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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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Office of the Governor/ Press Release/ Safety/ State of Michigan
Office of the Governor/ Press Release/ Safety/ State of Michigan
As Michigan continues to experience unusually hot and dry conditions for this time of year, the risk of wildfires has increased. That’s why it’s important to be safe and take every precaution while enjoying our beautiful Michigan summers.  Three drivers of fire risk are temperature, humidity/dryness, and wind. We are experiencing...
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Press Release/ Resources/ Safety
Press Release/ Resources/ Safety
LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel today encouraged Michigan parents and schools to sign up for the state’s ProtectMiChild Registry in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. ProtectMiChild is a free and secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text,...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release
Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release
Children Trust Michigan is recognizing the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect with a month of activities that will culminate with a special ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, at the State Capitol. Activities and initiatives planned throughout Michigan as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month will...
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