Michigan recently implemented a significant juvenile justice reform package following recommendations from a task force made up of prosecutors…

A House bill aimed at increasing access to mental health care in Michigan could go to a vote on the House floor at any time. Rep. Felicia Brabec…

Black children in Michigan are performing worse than their peers nationally in every metric measured, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation's …

Many parents complete their families through adoption, and November has been the month to encourage awareness, recognize those still waiting to be …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked Michigan lawmakers to give all workers in the state some "breathing room" by creating a new program to offer them …

Heart disease is Michigan's number one cause of death. This is the time of year that parents can step up their efforts to prevent it - in the next …

With popular artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift touring Michigan this summer, the American Heart Association is reminding people that some of …

Caregivers should be on alert for stressors among youth during the summer when children are spending more time at home. Adverse Childhood …

Michigan continues to be ranked in the bottom half of U.S. states for child well-being, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book. This year's …

February is National Children's Dental Health Month, giving parents another reason to watch their children's intake of Valentine candy this week…

A coalition of advocates for Michigan families is pushing Congress to permanently install the Child Tax Credit in its end-of-year spending bill…

The latest county census data found Michigan's child poverty rate remains at 19%, and groups advocating for children and families say it is time to …

The baby-formula shortage is hitting Michigan families hard, especially those who live in rural areas, are low-income or have kids with digestive or …

It is Michigan Young Parent Awareness Day, and groups are spotlighting efforts to support expectant and parenting young people, both in taking care …

LANSING, Mich. -- Women and young people have faced increased behavioral health challenges since before the pandemic, according to a new report…

LANSING, Mich. - Youth advocates for comprehensive sexual education are urging school districts to adopt curricula that use inclusive and …

LANSING, Mich. - As more folks are vaccinated and reopening continues, mental-health experts say it's important to acknowledge and treat the trauma …

LANSING, Mich. - Opponents of Michigan's proposed trans sports ban are working to educate people about what they see as its dangers. Senate Bill 218…

LANSING, Mich. -- The voices of expectant and parenting youths are being amplified by the first-ever Michigan Young Parent Advisory Council. Diamond …

LANSING, Mich. -- It's estimated that at least 108,000 Michigan children have dyslexia, and there's a new effort to help these students learn how to …

LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan is holding steady in an annual snapshot of how children are faring, ranking 32nd nationally for the second year in a row…

LANSING, Mich. -- As state leaders assess the evolving challenges created by the COVID-19 outbreak, some policy analysts want to do their part to …

LANSING, Mich. - Like many states, Michigan struggles with dismal infant and maternal mortality rates. However, a new report provides a blueprint for …

LANSING, Mich. – Over the past two years, the percentage of children without health care insurance has risen, in Michigan and nationwide…