The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has extended the deadline for adults 21-24 to enroll in Michigan Reconnect. Students now have until Dec. 31 to apply. For more info on Michigan Reconnect, visit michigan.gov/reconnect.

Register today for the fifth annual Equity Forum from Detroit Future City, which will explore advancing economic equity in the future of work to ensure Detroiters have equitable access to quality employment: bit.ly/4fMeNJO

Congratulations to our 2024 Beck Scholarship awardees, Ov’Var’Shia Gray-Woods, Ashley Medes and Olga Sikstel! We're so excited to see all of the incredible work you'll continue to do! Wayne State Social Work | MSU Social Work

We again want to say a huge thank you to the MI-AIMH for sponsoring our Champions for Kids event! Thank you for your support and partnership! View our 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles here: bit.ly/2024KidsCountD…

In today's blog, Senior Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire shares findings from a recent study from ITEP, focusing on contributions made particularly by immigrants without a legal status: bit.ly/4d3vBJA

We again want to say a huge thank you to Starfish Family Services for sponsoring our Champions for Kids event! Thank you for your support and partnership! View our 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles here: bit.ly/2024KidsCountD…

The Census Bureau has released nationwide figures for poverty, income, and health insurance coverage in 2023 from its Current Population Survey — Stay tuned for live updates and deep dives into what the numbers reveal! #CensusDataDay cbpp.org/blog/analyzing…

The 2024 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles highlight most recently available data and trends to evaluate the well-being of children around the state & at regional and county levels: bit.ly/2024KidsCountD…

Our analysts have taken a deep dive into the fiscal year 2024-2025 state budget and share key takeaways in our budget analysis. Are your issues covered? Find out here: bit.ly/3WRa9BL

We use data to make critical decisions for our communities. And when communities aren’t counted, their stories can become invisible. That’s why we're joining other Michigan organizations and leaders to push for a more representative data standard. Tore Price, program coordinator

Other states have led the way in transforming the child care system with positive results--Michigan can, too. More in today's blog from Kids Count Policy Director ANNE: bit.ly/3XFa9pS

Students are in need of mental health services now more than ever. Our partners at Michigan Education Justice Coalition are collecting signatures asking the Legislature to restore the school mental health funding that was cut from the budget: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell…

Free PreK programs in Michigan offer full- and part-day options along with 4- and 5-day options. Choose the schedule that works for your family! Find a program near you at MiPrekforAll.org. MiLEAP

Did you know...?1.5 million students and 3,400 schools depend on public investments. How does this work? Find out in our fact sheet: mlpp.org/michigan-schoo….

The November General Election will be here before we know it! Register to vote or update your registration today at MI.gov/vote. #MIVoting

"If work authorizations were granted to all currently undocumented immigrants in the U.S., their overall tax contributions would rise by $40.2 billion annually." Sr Policy Analyst Amber Bellazaire takes us through recent study from ITEP: bit.ly/4d3vBJA

Our child care sector is both too expensive for families & profit margins are too low to pay an attractive wage. MI can follow the lead of other states that have transformed the system w positive results. More from Kids Count Policy Director ANNE: bit.ly/3XFa9pS

It's Fact Sheet Friday! Today's focus: Public transportation in Michigan. NOW is the time to get moving. Explore our fact sheet here: bit.ly/3xGMA5t

Summer is almost over. Do you need to find a safe and nurturing environment for your child this fall? All Michigan 4-year-olds can now qualify for free, high quality PreK. Find a program near you at MiPrekforAll.org. MiLEAP

Students are in need of mental health services now more than ever. Our partners at Michigan Education Justice Coalition are collecting signatures asking the Legislature to restore the school mental health funding that was cut from the budget: actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell…