CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.
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Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Michigan’s free universal pre-K program could serve 70,000 4-year-olds this school year
Launched in 2023, PreK for All now has no income qualifications.
COVID kids and mental health: How are pandemic littles doing today?
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How public libraries instill literacy in littles
Libraries' children’s programming builds kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love for reading.
CMHA: Telling the whole story about Michigan’s public mental health system
The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan gives a voice to the issues and the people experiencing them.
Navigating autism now more difficult for Michiganders
Autism Alliance of Michigan has laid off 75% of staff due to unexpected state funding cut.
True community mental health: How one county’s CMH board ensures care is relevant
Alice Kelsey shares why she serves and how citizen boards help CMHs provide better care to county residents.
