To improve health outcomes for foster youth, this project will scale a health literacy curriculum statewide, starting with a pilot in three regions. Building on a Health Fund-supported planning grant that developed the foster-care-specific curriculum, the project will...
To meet rising demand for trauma-informed education, this project will expand the training team, upgrade digital tools, and strengthen evaluation systems. These enhancements will equip educators, courts, and community partners with lasting resources to support youth...
In northwest Detroit, a new Health Hub will be launched at Henry Ford High School to address barriers like poverty, unstable housing, and limited access to health care. Families will receive medical care, behavioral health counseling, dental services, and food...
To reverse declining childhood vaccination rates and address racial disparities, this project will build a statewide coalition to streamline immunization efforts and improve vaccine access. The initiative will develop a coalition and strategic plan to guide future...
To support early childhood educators who face behavioral challenges in the children they serve, the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) program will be expanded. The project will increase access to virtual mental health consultations...
To improve care for children who have experienced trauma, this project will provide advanced training for therapists in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with leadership training for...
To strengthen child well-being data, this project will expand Kids Count reporting in Michigan with deeper analysis and outreach in rural communities. It supports policy advocacy and equips stakeholders with actionable insights.
To improve early childhood health and strengthen Indigenous communities’ ability to grow and share their own traditional foods, this project will expand a culturally grounded curriculum in Tribal Head Start and home visiting programs across Michigan. It will provide...
To strengthen Michigan’s approach to student mental health, this project will launch a statewide survey to assess the current state of social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools and youth programs. The effort will gather input from thousands of educators and youth...
