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Notice of Public Meeting: Corporation Board Meeting on Dec. 6, 2023

Posted on May 18, 2022November 30, 2023By Dawne Bell

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Posted in accordance with the provisions of P.A. 203 of 1965, as … Read MoreNotice of Public Meeting: Corporation Board Meeting on Dec. 6, 2023

Important Announcement from ECIC

Posted on November 20, 2023November 21, 2023By Mariah McClain

Dawne Bell, CEO of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), announced that she is stepping … Read MoreImportant Announcement from ECIC

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Think Babies Michigan Parent Spotlight: Rachel Gerbig

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023By Mariah McClain

After having her son, Rachel uses her lived experiences to relate to families with young … Read MoreThink Babies Michigan Parent Spotlight: Rachel Gerbig

ECIC and TalentFirst Publish Proposal for Early Care and Education Wage Scale

Posted on October 19, 2023October 26, 2023By Mariah McClain

Grand Rapids, MI (October 19, 2023) In response to a two-decade decline in Michigan’s child … Read MoreECIC and TalentFirst Publish Proposal for Early Care and Education Wage Scale

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Protected: Meet the Mother of Two that Advocated for 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave Long Before it Became a Bill

Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023By Mariah McClain

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Once a Back-Row Observer, this Dad now Sits at the Head Table for Think Babies Michigan

Posted on September 13, 2023September 15, 2023By Mariah McClain

Bloomfield, MI – One recent summer afternoon, Christian Ko was mulling over the power of … Read MoreOnce a Back-Row Observer, this Dad now Sits at the Head Table for Think Babies Michigan

Think Babies Michigan Adopts Paid Family & Medical Leave as a Policy Priority in Alignment with Governor’s Announcement

Posted on September 12, 2023October 12, 2023By Mariah McClain

At its most recent meeting on September 11, the Think Babies Michigan Coalition’s Executive Committee … Read MoreThink Babies Michigan Adopts Paid Family & Medical Leave as a Policy Priority in Alignment with Governor’s Announcement

Gov. Whitmer Announces Investment to Address Early Learning Workforce Shortage and Expand Access to Child Care for Working Families

Posted on August 16, 2023August 25, 2023By Jesse Steinberg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced … Read MoreGov. Whitmer Announces Investment to Address Early Learning Workforce Shortage and Expand Access to Child Care for Working Families

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Think Babies Michigan Parent Spotlight: Salina Mann

Posted on August 14, 2023By Mariah McClain

Michigan’s Early Childhood True Cost Report

Posted on August 8, 2023August 16, 2023By Mariah McClain

Michiganders know all too well that Michigan’s child care and home visiting programs are struggling … Read MoreMichigan’s Early Childhood True Cost Report

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WIC program faces significant funding cuts in FY24 Budget

Posted on August 8, 2023By Mariah McClain

Policy Commentary The agricultural bill includes federal support for a number of major programs and … Read MoreWIC program faces significant funding cuts in FY24 Budget

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