Author Archives: Michigan's Children

Steps Forward, Steps Backward on Michigan’s Responsibility

Posted on March 26, 2013

As we debate public responsibility for many things, there cannot be any argument about our public responsibility for the children who we have removed from their families and placed in the care of the state.  In 2008, a Federal court … Continue reading →

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Opportunities Toward Empowerment.

Posted on March 14, 2013

In the last two months as Michigan’s Children’s new intern, opportunities toward empowerment have surfaced as a main theme that permeates the work I have witnessed here. One of Michigan’s Children’s key advocacy strategies is to participate in the education … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps Are Good, But Bold Leaps Are Required

Posted on May 7, 2012

We applaud the efforts of the Michigan House of Representatives to re-instate $5 million in their version of the Department of Human Services’ budget to support extended learning options.  These programs provide young people with experiences that cut down on … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Coverage: From a Parent’s Perspective

Posted on March 13, 2012

Case studies and personal testimonies have an incredible impact on policy decision-making. This strategy is crucial for many families who are not able to self-advocate or are underrepresented in the process because they are marginalized by poverty, geography, language barriers … Continue reading →

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The State of the Union

Posted on January 25, 2012

Last night, President Obama gave his fourth State of the Union address.  As his White House Senior Advisor, David Plouffe, alluded to prior to his address, President Obama focused on the U.S.’s economic recovery by “lay[ing] out … A very … Continue reading →

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