En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent.
WKKF, IFF, KConnect, and First Steps Kent met with other stakeholders to discuss a report that found 20,500 additional slots are needed to meet the Kent County’s demand for childcare.
Through a focus on advocacy, community leadership, and parent engagement, Detroit Champions for HOPE works to better the lives of Detroit’s children by empowering parents and caregivers to be their child’s first champions.
Parents across the state are taking note and feeling excited about what Pre K for All means for their little ones. And they have shared feedback on the proposed program at listening sessions across the state.
Many great examples of pre-K programs that have been well executed exist across the nation. Right here in Michigan, Detroit’s pre-K programs are among the best.
Its partnership with Grand Valley State University researchers has culminated in the creation of the be nice. video series. The videos are currently in use all over the state of Michigan, from Munising to Holland.