Michigan's Children

Michigan's Children is a statewide, independent voice for children and their families.  The organization works with lawmakers, business leaders and communities on issues of early childhood, early learning, child welfare, health and racial disparities.  Additionally, Michigan's Children provides community leaders, parents, and youth information and trainings to advocate on their own.
   Through direct lobbying and partnerships with community advocates around the state, Michigan's Children achieved many goals for the 2006 legislative session, including participation in the development of a newly released report, Equity: Moving Toward Better Outcomes for All of Michigan's Children.   Michigan's Children is leading advocacy efforts in the state to forward the report's recommendations to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the state's protective services, foster care and juvenile justice systems.  The organization was also instrumental in securing over $10 million additional dollars for critical early childhood programs and preventing cuts to initiatives targeted towards preventing infant mortality and keeping young adults healthy.    Doctors and others can make a difference through local and state level policy advocacy.  If you would like to get involved in Michigan's Children contact Docs For Tots.