Michigan's Children E-Bulletin Archives Stay current on political issues affecting children by subscribing to the Michigan's Children E-Bulletin.  These regular reports will keep you informed on the latest topics and provide you with the opportunity to learn more and get more involved. Michigan's Children is a statewide, independent voice for children and their families.  We work with lawmakers, business leaders, and communities to make Michigan a place where all children have the opportunity to thrive. Read more at www.michiganschildren.org 2009 - 2010 E-Bulletins July 28, 2010 Ebull VOTE for Michigan's children! New Resources Online Join the Sandbox Party on Aug. 26th! New Contest & More Opportunities to Meet Candidates: Forum Schedule League of Women Voters - Voter Guide & Postcard Campaign Campaign Resources & Online Petition for Greater Investments in Education July 22, 2010 Ebull Critical Action Needed to Prevent Deep Cuts! Healthy Kids Action Network - FMAP and New Health Resources Advocacy on FMAP is Critical! MIChild Outreach & Enrollment & New CMS Guidance Home Visitation Questions Answered New Health Reform Website Show Your Support for the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill New Health Disparities Data Source July 8, 2010 Ebull Updated Budget Basics Report on School Aid Budget Election Advocacy -- New Information to Get Involved! June 21, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Children's Health Policy Updates DCH Conferees Named Cover Michigan 2010 - Highlights on Children's Health June 15, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Home Visitation Funding Webinar & Resources Save the Date: Workshop on The Adolescent Brain: Substance Abuse & Other Risky Behaviors June 10, 2010 Ebull TAKE ACTION! New Early Childhood Advocacy Tools! Help Michigan's At-Risk 4-Year-Olds Access Preschool! June 7, 2010 Ebull State Budget Action - New Analyses Available! June 1, 2010 Ebull Urge Congress NOW to Support Michigan's Fiscal Health New Report: House Passes DCH FY 2011 Budget National Forum - Detroit: AmericaSpeaks: Our Budget, Our Economy In the News: CCEP in the Lansing State Journal June 1, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network House DCH Budget Basics Available May 19, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network House Appropriations Committee Passes DCH Budget May 18, 2010 Ebull Kids Count: Michigan Ranks Below Average in Reading Skills Michigan's Fiscal Health: Urge Congress to Act NOW! Heroes at Sunrise--Thank you for your support! May 13, 2010 Ebull Education Reform Will Fail Without Links to Early Childhood - Call for Creation of P-20 Council In the News: WLNS Airs Story on Critical Program Facing Elimination Michigan's Children Testifies on Critical Budget Issues Affecting Children May 3, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Health Care Reform Webinar Materials Available Sign on letter to the State Board of Education April 29, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Reminder: Health Care Webinar TODAY! April 15, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Save the Date: Health Reform Webinar House Appropriations Subcommittee on DCH Hearing Schedule April 13, 2010 Ebull Send an Email to Save the Child Care Enhancement Program! A True Story: How CCEP Helped One Tot Avoid Expulsion - Again Hearing Notice Michigan's Children Presents at CCRY Capitol Hill Briefing, "Recommitting to Our Nation's Youth: Building on the Legacy of Youth Opportunity" March 31, 2010 Ebull Senate Passes School Aid/Education & DCH Budgets Budget Impact on Youth FY 2011 Budget Priorities March 30, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Health Reform Update State Budget Update March 29, 2010 Ebull New Stories from KidSpeak Neighborhood News! Save the Date: Star Power 2010! MIChild Outreach & Enrollment March 17, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Health care reform -- Action Needed! March 12, 2010 - Healthy Kids Action Network Welcome Healthy Kids Action Network! March 10, 2010 Ebull New Video! Education Townhall House Appropriations Subcommittee on DCH Meeting in Traverse City on March 15th Save the Date: Child Abuse Rally on March 23rd March 4, 2010 Ebull The Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 State Budget: Highlights of Recommendations Affecting Young Children Michigan's Commitment to its Youngest Citizens: Reality or Rhetoric? Trends in State Spending on Services for Young Children Save the Date! Michigan: A Statewide Dialogue on Disparity, Youth & Prosperity February 25, 2010 Ebull Budget Basics: State Budget Process & Steps to Get Engaged Appropriations Subcommittee Schedules February 17, 2010 Ebull Budget Basics: An Analysis of the Governor's Proposed Budget February 12, 2010 Ebull Congress is Coming Home: Connect with Them! State Budget: Buget Basics Materials Coming Soon! RSVP Today: Education Town Hall New Video - Flanagan & Anton Speak to Early Childhood Investments February 1, 2010 Ebull Getting to the Top: 2009 Education Reforms & Things Left Undone Kids Count: Place AND Public Policy Matter for Kids & Families January 21, 2010 Ebull Join Our New Interest Groups! Announcing the Early Childhood Action Alliance The Dollars & Cents of School Readiness Special Reports on Michigan's Early Childhood Efforts January 14, 2010 Ebull Legislators Urged to Act January 12, 2010 Ebull A Statement from Michigan's Children on Kids Count 2010 Policy Agenda Released Final Full Fundraiser Ebull Help us to help Michigan's children End of Year Ebull December 1, 2009 Ebull Health Care Reform: Amendment to Improve CHIP--Take Action! Public Statement: Kids Need Casey Amendment HHS Report: Health Reform & Michigan Much Ado 09 Celebrate 10 Years of Much Ado! November 19, 2009 Ebull Vote for Us! A Call to Action: Michigan's Next Generation Jeopardized Without Resolution of State's Structural Deficit November 3, 2009 Ebull State Budget Update: Final Analysis Online October 14, 2009 Ebull State Budget Update First Focus Releases Children's Budget 2009 October 2, 2009 Ebull Update on the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget: Services for Children and Families September 29, 2009 Ebull New YouTube Video Highlights Budget Crisis URGENT - Send a message to Gov. Granholm and legislative leaders TODAY! Help Spread the Word September 15, 2009 Ebull YouTube Video Highlights Real Family Affected by Budget Cuts! Take Action NOW to Prevent Deep Cuts in Critical Children's Services! New Advocacy Materials: Get Template Letters to Governor, Legislators and Newspapers New State Budget Facts: "What You Don't Know Can Hurt You. 11 Facts Michigan Citizens Need to Know About Michigan's Fiscal Crisis" Michigan's Children President/CEO Speaks Out on Budget Crisis - Kresnak Op-Ed Featured in Lansing State Journal September 3, 2009 Ebull State of Our Health 2009 Save the Date! Highlighting best practices for drop out recovery: A spotlight on YouthBuild September 2, 2009 Ebull Take Action to Prevent Deep Cuts in Early Childhood Programs! New Report: State Budget Cannot Be Balanced on the Backs of Vulnerable Children and Families August 20, 2009 Ebull Cruise for Michigan's Children August 19, 2009 Ebull Take Action! Health Care Reform Must Pass and With Children & Families as a Priority Myths vs. Facts on Health Care Issues Poll Shows Health Care Reform Should Cover All Children, Address Their Unique Needs August 6 2009 Ebull Dingell Health Care Town Hall Meeting Tonight! July 21, 2009 Ebull Take Action! Ensure That Children Are Not an Afterthought in Health Care Reform July 7, 2009 Ebull Diamonds, Denim & Dancing! July 6, 2009 Ebull Needed: Real Leaders for Michigan Families! The State Budget Cannot Be Balanced on the Backs of Children & Families The Senate & House Complete Their Versions of the DHS Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 June 25, 2009 Ebull Children in Peril: The impact of the state's fiscal crisis on the state's most vulnerable children "Throwaway Kids" Underscores Need for Change Truancy: A serious problem for students, schools and society Michigan's Children Welcomes Novak & Trebilcock to the Board of Directors June 19, 2009 Ebull Take Action to Prevent Deep Cuts Affecting Children & Families The Senate Appropriations Committee Completes its Version of the K-12 School Aid Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 The Senate Appropriations Committee Completes its Version of the DCH Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 June 16, 2009 Ebull Take advantage of upcoming advocacy training opportunities! Youth in Transition and the Children's Rights Lawsuit: How are youth faring? June 11, 2009 Ebull Testimony of National League of Cities Education Expert Available Online! Education Reform Legislation June 9, 2009 Ebull National League of Cities Education Expert to Testify Thursday Education Reform Legislation May 5, 2009 Ebull Deep Cuts in Services for Children and Families Adopted by the Legislature Grad Coach Program keeps teens engaged in school April 22, 2009 Ebull New Report on Local Dropout Rates Register Now for Heroes Night 2009 April 16, 2009 Ebull Michigan's Children Launches Facebook Page: Become a Fan! New Video on Facebook April 8, 2009 Ebull Your Legislators are Home -- Meet With Them To Make Sure They Are Committed To Critical Programs That Work for Young Children and Their Families! The Michigan House Passes its Version of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 K-12 School Aid Budget House Appropriations Committee Completes its Version of the Department of Community Health Budget Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Senate Appropriations Committee Completes its Version of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Department of Human Services Budget March 30, 2009 Ebull House DCH Subcommittee Restores Funding for Vital Children's Services Register Now for Heroes Night 2009 March 24, 2009 Ebull Help Restore Funding for Child Abuse and Prevention Programs Senate DHS Subcommittee Completes Its Version of FY 2009-10 Budget March 17, 2009 Ebull Senate Subcommittee to Act Thursday on DHS Budget Updated for 2009 - The Budget Process in Michigan: Opportunities to Advocate for Children and Families Learn More About Free- and Low-Cost Health Insurance March 5, 2009 Ebull Meetings to discuss the state budget for community health and human services scheduled Learn More About Free- and Low-Cost Children's Health Care Feb. 26, 2009 Ebull The Governor's Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget:The Impact on Children and Families in Michigan Feb. 23, 2009 Ebull Take Action to Prevent Deep Cuts to Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Critical Early Childhood and Home Visiting Programs for Young Children! Stop Child Abuse, Not Its Prevention Appropriations Subcommittee Contact Information Feb. 16, 2009 Ebull Deep Cuts for Children & Families in Gov. Granholm's FY2010 Budget Investing in Michigan's Future Workforce Feb. 10, 2009 Ebull Investing in Michigan's Future Workforce Children & the Economic Stimulus Plan The 2009 State of the State Address: Implications for Children and Families in Michigan Feb. 5, 2009 Ebull Obama Signs SCHIP Reauthorization Hail Michigan's Leaders! Thank YOU! Feb. 3, 2009 Ebull Take Action to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect! Tell Your Senators to Support the Economic Recovery Package Advocacy Training Available for Nonprofits Jan. 13, 2009 Ebull Tell House Members to Support SCHIP Reauthorization New Report: What is SCHIP and why is it so important for Michigan's children? Michigan's Children 428 W. Lenawee Lansing, Michigan 48933 Join our Mailing List!