Policies, programs, and research shaping maternal mental health care
The Center for Health and Research Transformation at the University of Michigan is working to improve mental health for pregnant and parenting individuals.
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Ann Arbor PTO Council fundraiser aims to close equity gap for schools serving low-income families
The Ann Arbor PTO Council is seeking donations of $30 or more for a fundraiser benefiting Ann Arbor's Title I schools, or those that receive federal funding to support low-income students.
Washtenaw County Opportunity Index improvements make it easier to track areas of inequity
Washtenaw County recently announced a major improvement to its Opportunity Index, a map designed to track the county’s areas of economic inequity and connect those in need to help.
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Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce
The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.
Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!
Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
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Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.
Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities
People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.
60 years of Head Start. What’s next?
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.
New documentary examines Ann Arbor’s history of disability rights advocacy
Director Zach Damon, a disability rights advocate and person with cerebral palsy, says his film is for "anyone who wants hope."
Ann Arbor PTO Council fundraiser aims to close equity gap for schools serving low-income families
The Ann Arbor PTO Council is seeking donations of $30 or more for a fundraiser benefiting Ann Arbor's Title I schools, or those that receive federal funding to support low-income students.
Washtenaw County Opportunity Index improvements make it easier to track areas of inequity
Washtenaw County recently announced a major improvement to its Opportunity Index, a map designed to track the county’s areas of economic inequity and connect those in need to help.
Partner Partner Content Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce
The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce.
Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!
Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana
En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.
Partner Partner Content Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.
Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities
People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.
60 years of Head Start. What’s next?
As Head Start marked its 60th anniversary this past May, the program’s legacy stands as more than a historical benchmark. It offers a powerful example of how early learning can drive equity, resilience, and long-term impact.
New documentary examines Ann Arbor’s history of disability rights advocacy
Director Zach Damon, a disability rights advocate and person with cerebral palsy, says his film is for "anyone who wants hope."
