The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Early Education Matters
How public libraries instill literacy in littles
Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading.
How Medicaid supports early education and child development
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
ECIC guides Michigan’s early childhood strategy
ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.
The power of print: Preschoolers engaged in print-focused activities show stronger literacy skills
The simplest tools are still the most effective: paper, pencils, and everyday print.
Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
Los cambios federales en el SNAP amenazan el acceso a los alimentos y el futuro de los pequeños habitantes de Michigan
“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
Detroit vs. outstate: Do child care challenges differ for urban and rural families?
While geography shapes experience, families face similar struggles finding child care.
