Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
Early Education Matters
This year's stories for this important series builds on our work covering early education issues and innovation in Southeast Michigan. Focusing on what both parents and providers are experiencing, we dive into what's working (and what's not), and who is uncovering solutions. The series is made possible with funding from the Southeast Michigan Early Childhood Funders Collaborative.
Improved child care spaces building stronger beginnings for Detroit families
Stronger ECE Spaces is helping child care providers stabilize and improve facilities.
Head Start Parent Conference in Detroit equips Michigan families for advocacy
One-day convening prepared families to advocate for the early childhood programs they depend on.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes
Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.
El modelo de Hope Starts Here promueve la resiliencia ante los desafÃos
Recientes cambios en polÃticas federales y estatales vinculados a la Ley One Big Beautiful Bill Act han generado nueva incertidumbre para los sistemas de primera infancia en todo el paÃs.
The early childhood models in other states inspiring Michigan policy advocates
Michigan is making meaningful strides to advance early childhood education but could make even more by looking to other states' models.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success
In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.
Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
