Family
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Legislation would expand Michigan Amber Alert system
After the body of a 2-year-old child who had wandered off last year in Clinton County was found in a river, one Michigan lawmaker wants to expand Amber alert criteria in the state to allow alerts for children with special needs to be issued.
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Groundbreaking cash assistance program for new moms is coming to Kalamazoo
Pregnant moms in Kalamazoo and their newborn babies will soon be prescribed cash, thanks to the expansion of the Rx Kids program in Michigan.
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Report: Bigger investments in childcare are needed as more parents enter workforce
The Michigan League for Public Policy is emphasizing the need for stronger investments into childcare.
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Harris unveils new plans to lower housing, food, and childcare costs for Michiganders
New plans from Vice President Kamala Harris spell out how she would spend the first 100 days of her presidency focused on lowering costs for working families.
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JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here’s what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with events in Barry & Eaton counties
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has announced two upcoming breastfeeding support events in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month this August.
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Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba
This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs help staffing their Pocket Park during the August 12-18 UP State Fair in Escanaba.
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Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors
A lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court seeking to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
