Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said during a Tuesday funeral service in Detroit that while Anderson’s life was cut short in the cruelest of ways, her impact was undeniable.
Children & Families
About 1 in 5 children in Michigan live in poverty. Bridge will explore the reasons behind this disturbing result and the ideas to address it.
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Devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, here’s how you can help
Powerful earthquakes of 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude devastated regions of southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, leaving thousands injured or dead. Here’s how you can donate directly to aid efforts.
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Michigan's most vulnerable rescued by kinship caregivers
Kinship caregivers are often overlooked and undercounted in Michigan, especially as they are rarely defined or recognized in most state laws.
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Abusive parents causes youth sports crisis, as referees, participation plunges
In Michigan and elsewhere, incidents between parents and referees or coaches are rising — and surveys show many kids are leaving sports as a result.
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Report: COVID funds, state investments are improving lives of Michigan kids
Teen births and poverty rates are down, and graduation rates are up. But Michigan must keep investing to hold on to that progress.
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Screen time is making kids nearsighted. Parents can help, U-M survey shows
Nearsightedness is on the rise but parents can help by reducing kids’ screen time and encouraging more time outside, according to a U-M survey.
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New Michigan law cuts red tape for small, home-based child-care providers
The package, signed Thursday by Gov. Whitmer, contains a range of changes to child care law, from minor procedural fixes to major changes in the state’s method of supporting private providers.
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Drag queens to Michigan politicians: Leave us out of your election-year drama
Performers who normally love the spotlight find themselves mighty uncomfortable being thrust into a debate about school-aged children, following remarks by Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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How to find baby formula in Michigan. And how to keep your child safe.
A recall at a Michigan formula factory along with supply chain issues and other factors have created a serious national shortage. Follow these tips to find supplies when your store’s shelves are empty, and to avoid endangering your child.
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Records: Police searched Lee Chatfield's family school in sex assault probe
After Pastor Rusty Chatfield refused to cooperate with Michigan State Police investigators, officers obtained a warrant to seize “any and all” documents related to Lee Chatfield’s employment at the church and school.