Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
Early Education Matters
Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan
“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.
التغييرات الفيدرالية على برنامج المساعدات الغذائية التكميلية (سناب) تهدد وصول أطفال ميشيغان الصغار إلى الغذاء ومستقبلهم
تشكل التغذية الجيدة الأساس للنمو الجسدي وتطور الدماغ والاستعداد المدرسي. وتُعد الألف يوم الأولى من حياة الطفل — من الحمل حتى عمر سنتين — مرحلة حاسمة.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success
In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.
Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
Mothering Justice “Mamas’ Agenda” addresses childcare and early childhood education
A grassroots policy advocacy organization, Mothering Justice provides mothers of color in America with resources and tools to make equitable policy changes. One of its agenda items is early childhood education.
Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education
Early childhood education presents a golden opportunity to set up children living with autism for academic success.
Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities
The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.
