Strategies for expanding CCBHCs in Northern Michigan
Three Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers serving rural counties share how other rural counties can gain this vital certification.
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Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Why early childhood belongs on every Michigan voter’s ballot
Why Michigan voters should pay attention candidates' stands on childcare and early learning.
Early childhood millages strengthen childcare system
Kalamazoo childcare millage would be a test case for the state.
Childcare fraud myth misses the larger story
The disproven allegations have burdened providers and threaten access as fewer seek to enter the field.
Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
Collaboration with justice system reshaping mental health response
Communities benefit when law enforcement, courts, and jails work alongside mental health providers.
Battle Creek’s push for kindergarten readiness a model for all of Michigan
Battle Creek Public Schools says kindergarten readiness in their communities has increased 300%.
