Michigan's Children

07/29/2026

Early voting is happening now across Detroit and many communities throughout Michigan!

You don't have to wait until August 4 to cast your ballot. If early voting is available in your area, you can vote today at an early voting site.

Find your early voting location and make a plan to vote: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/Voter/Index -voting-search-section

07/29/2026

🧸 "Children are now facing the real possibility of representing themselves in court alone, against experienced government attorneys. These children are also part of our Michigan communities. They are our neighbors and our classmates. We will continue to advocate for their rights so that they can enjoy the bright futures that lay ahead of them." - Ana Devereaux, MIRC
🔗 https://www.freep.com/story/news/immigration/2026/07/22/many-kids-on-the-verge-of-losing-lawyers-in-immigration-court-advocates-warn/90993519007/

07/28/2026

August 4 is Primary Election Day in Michigan—or, put another way, it's the last day to cast your ballot. With early voting and absentee voting already underway, you don't have to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard. Find your polling place or ballot drop-off location today and make a plan to vote between now and next Tuesday.

Use this link to find your location or ballot drop-off, https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/

07/28/2026

61 years ago, Medicaid was created as a promise that people would be able to receive the care they need, regardless of their income. In Michigan alone, nearly 2.5 million people rely on Medicaid every day. That promise is now under serious threat and the consequences of federal changes will be felt in every community across the state.

Join us at the Michigan State Capitol on July 30 — Medicaid's 61st anniversary — for the March for Medicaid, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We're celebrating what this program has meant to Michigan's Medicaid recipients and making clear that we will not stand by while their coverage is cut.

Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/4g4tHxG

07/28/2026

Michigan’s Children’s “Budget Basics: FY 27 Final Edition” is here! Your guide to what choices Michigan’s political leaders made (and didn’t) and what it means for our kids!

Read the Budget Basics here: https://www.michiganschildren.org/resources/budget-basics/

Sign up for our e-bulletin and stay in-the-know: https://www.michiganschildren.org/michigan-children-e-bulletin/

07/22/2026

Your voice can help protect Head Start.

Head Start parents have always been powerful advocates for children and families.

Join Start Early and parent leaders from Washington state on July 23 to learn how you can make your voice heard and advocate for Head Start.

You'll learn how to:

• Share your story

• Contact members of Congress

• Use digital advocacy tools

• Inspire others to take action

🔗 Register for the webinar: bit.ly/4wU14sh

Together, we can help protect Head Start for future generations.

07/21/2026

Medicaid has been there for Michigan kids, seniors, people with disabilities, and working families for 61 years. Now it needs us. Join us on July 30 at the Michigan State Capitol to stand up for the coverage millions of Michiganders depend on.
Learn more and RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4p2wutO

07/21/2026

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released final regulations Thursday concerning the administration of federal immigration law’s “public charge” provision, which applies to many lawfully present immigrants applying for “green cards.”

Read the full article here: https://pifcoalition.org/resources/press/trump-public-charge-policy-means-chaos-bias-harm-advocates-warn/

Read the response from Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition and look through their toolkit for resources for advocates and immigrant families.
https://pifcoalition.org/toolkits/public-charge-regulation/

Brief overview of recent public charge policy changes and explanation of the current rule. Provides background for advocates to understand previous policy battles and prepare to fight future changes.

07/21/2026

Did you know that 37,519 fewer Michigan kids (a 7% decrease) are getting SNAP since the 2025 budget reconciliation? This has happened while unemployment in Michigan has risen during the same period, so we know it’s not because families need less help.

Share, like this post, and click the link below if you want MI kids to grow up healthy.

https://act.cspi.org/a/tell-congress-to-pass-a-farm-bill-that-restores-the-food-safety-net?ms&sourceid=1130519&fbclid=IwY2xjawTMa1lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCOFRWUlhSRll0N1dVcE94c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoRuA9IYnPnLx4YxPuH001zGMoAZ6AM7_9LlMC54bJzzLmuFr8wE4ndoIMdr_aem_JdltGLf_mfnqMKQ23qnMtw

07/21/2026

The Michigan Legislature passed its FY27 budget earlier this month, and Think Babies Michigan wants to keep all of our infant and toddler advocates in the loop!

Join us for a virtual webinar on Wednesday, July 22, from 1-2 p.m. EST.

Think Babies Michigan partners will dig into the FY2027 budget passed by the Legislature, focusing on children from prenatal-to-three and their families.

Register here to save your *virtual* seat: https://bit.ly/4fHNwKo