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Estelle Slootmaker

Estelle Slootmaker's Latest Articles

Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection

Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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.

Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce

If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.

Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan

The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.

Community mental health agency integrates care with onsite primary care and pharmacy

Summit Pointe CEO says, “Proximity doesn't always work, but co-location does.”

Matthew Verley drops off his son Lil' Matt at child care.
Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms

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. 

Matthew Verley drops off his son Lil' Matt at child care.
Access to affordable, reliable child care as vital for dads as moms

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. 

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