This project will increase access to prevention and early invention services for infants and early childhood providers by supporting the implementation of virtual infant and early childhood mental health consultation (IECMHC) to licensed and registered childcare...
In response to needs cited by parents and families experiencing chronic stress and financial barriers that hinder access to therapy, The Shul created a free parent education symposium, which has evolved into the “Positive Parenting” program. This new...
The purpose of the project is to advance health equity by proactively addressing maternal and infant economic instability. To do this, Michigan State University’s Pediatric Public Health Initiative will work with the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions,...
The LIFT MI initiative aims to empower communities by training advocates in lead poisoning prevention, directly reaching 60 at-risk families and expanding awareness to over 500 community members. The program supports new state regulations for lead testing in children...
To increase participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and improve access to nutritious meals for children across the state, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) will conduct a study to identify barriers faced by childcare providers,...
To support youth in the juvenile justice system and those aging out of foster care, the Flint Institute of Music (FIM) will expand its Board-Certified Music Therapy Program. The project will serve youth involved in the juvenile justice system and foster and adopted...
To address the shortage of specialized behavioral health services for youth in West Michigan, Pine Rest will launch a Pediatric Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic (PUCC) pilot. By offering same-day access to behavioral health professionals, evening hours, and streamlined...
To address the shortage of outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents, MyMichigan Health will launch an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program. The program will offer evidence-based therapies, group therapy, educational sessions, medication management, and...
To enhance mental health support for Latinx youth, this initiative will expand the Youth Empowerment Series (YES)! Program at Ypsilanti High School. Based on positive feedback from previous sessions and student input, the program will extend to six additional series...
