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Feature Story Matthew Verley drops off his son Lil' Matt at child care. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, August 26, 2025
People often think of child care as a women's or a mother's issue. However, access to affordable, reliable, high quality child care equally benefits fathers. 
Longform Ryan Yates, dad and Duncan Aviation engine line technician. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
Longform Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office. Second Wave - MichiganDiversity

الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة

Brianna NargisoTuesday, August 12, 2025
في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.
In The News Planning Your Future List 2025 Diversity

The Arc of Bay County hosts a free, two-day seminar called 'Planning Your Future'

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
You're invited to Planning Your Future, a free two-day workshop exploring financial, legal, healthcare, and practical concerns as a person with a developmental and/or intellectual disability ages.
Feature Story Doulas list image Healthy Communities

Bay County families are embracing doulas for better birth experiences

Kathy RobertsWednesday, August 6, 2025
When doulas are present during childbirth, moms and babies experience reduced pain, shorter labors, and fewer complications. Babies are more likely to thrive when doulas are part of the care team. Doulas working in Bay County are spreading the word about the benefits they provide.
Feature Story Give Local Bay 2025 list image Arts and Culture

One donor's strategic giving multiplies impact for Give Local Bay beneficiaries

Kathy RobertsWednesday, August 6, 2025
Kylie Knieper split her donation between eight different organizations during Give Local Bay in May, allowing her to spread her financial support across a diverse range of community programs.  
Longform Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Attacks on immigrant families and what that means for early education

Brianna NargisoTuesday, August 5, 2025
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students  withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. Advocates and policy researchers attribute these shifts to the growing climate of fear among immigrant families in Michigan.
Longform Lauren LaPine Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health and hospitals partner to fill care gaps

Brianna NargisoTuesday, August 5, 2025
Michigan's hospitals and community mental health agencies are working together to address gaps in behavioral health care that contribute to long emergency department stays and delays in treatment. Several recent initiatives aim to improve care coordination and create new models of crisis response.  
Longform Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana

Brianna NargisoTuesday, August 5, 2025
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.  
Feature Story Summer list image Arts and Culture

School may be on the horizon, but summer fun will linger a few more weeks

Kathy RobertsWednesday, July 30, 2025
The days are getting shorter, but summer is far from over. There's still plenty of time to shop at a farmers market, enjoy an outdoor concert, take a hike in a new park, or walk around a summer festival.
Feature Story Julie Molenda Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

SBAM Nurture Benefits program enhances compensation for child care providers

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 29, 2025
The Small Business Association of Michigan Nurture Benefits will expand access to health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings for Michigan's child care providers.  
Partner Content Girl at AAoM Hero Walk Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 24, 2025
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan. 
Feature Story Rib Fest list image Arts and Culture

Great White continues to evolve and rock on, bringing its classic rock to the Labadie Rib Fest stage

Scott BakerTuesday, July 22, 2025
For nearly 50 years, Great White has defied easy categorization and the fickle nature of the music industry, achieving success in several different decades.
Longform Head Start and similar programs build academic skills as well as social and emotional strengths.  Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

60 years of Head Start. What's next?

Brianna NargisoTuesday, July 22, 2025
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact. 
Feature Story Summit Pointe youth staff. CMHs collaborate with schools and families to provide care to kids and teens. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Community mental health advocates take stand against privatization plan

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, July 22, 2025
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) advocates against proposed MDHHS plan to privatize community mental health care.
Feature Story Princess Wenonah List Arts and Culture

Princess Wenonah sails through Bay City's history

Kathy RobertsThursday, July 17, 2025
Visitors to the Princess Wenonah learn about local history while viewing freighters close up, observing local wildlife and activities on the Saginaw River, and gaining a unique perspective on the city's bridges.
Feature Story Railtrail List Image Arts and Culture

Hikers and bikers applaud the volunteers who repaired the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail

Denyse ShannonThursday, July 17, 2025
Users are praising restoration work on the Frank N. Andersen Nature Trail. Over a half mile of the popular trail – focused on the stretch between Lauria Road and Mussell Beach Drive-In – underwent extensive repairs.
In The News Pride 2025 Catalyst MidlandEquity

Hundreds Gather in Saginaw for Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival

Mikaila BluewThursday, July 10, 2025
Great Lakes Bay Pride marked the finale of a month-long effort to create space, share stories, and support LGBTQ+ individuals across the region.
Partner Content It takes a village, not just healthcare workers, to keep people healthy. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

MyMichigan Health calls on its “village” to impact social determinants of health

Gabrielle HaidererWednesday, July 9, 2025
Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to address social determinants of health - factors such as education, transportation, food security, and more. In order to rise to the challenge of meeting the nationwide 2030 Healthy People goals, communities will have to work together.
Feature Story Irma Guzman list Diversity

From migrant worker to advocate, Irma Guzman offers a lifeline to families

Kathy RobertsWednesday, July 9, 2025
From a church basement in Bay City, migrant families find practical supplies and a supportive environment.
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