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First Children’s Finance helps children, families and communities thrive by increasing the availability, affordability and quality of early care and education.

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#Childcare costs are a big part of why Americans feel inflation still stings. Investing in childcare is an investment in our #economic wellbeing. marketplace.org/2024/05/29/chi…


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Check out our new Budget Basics on key differences in kids’ funding for FY 2025. Compare Whitmer’s stance with #MiLeg budget recommendations on #ChildCare, Universal #PreK, and more. Visit our website to learn how to make your voice heard. #MIbudget michiganschildren.org/resources/budg…

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Budget Basics - Michigan's Children

Budget Basics - Michigan's Children


Join us today at the Small Business Resource and Financing Fair, hosted by Michigan SBDC in Grand Rapids!

MichiganFCF's tweet image. Join us today at the Small Business Resource and Financing Fair, hosted by Michigan SBDC in Grand Rapids!
MichiganFCF's tweet image. Join us today at the Small Business Resource and Financing Fair, hosted by Michigan SBDC in Grand Rapids!
MichiganFCF's tweet image. Join us today at the Small Business Resource and Financing Fair, hosted by Michigan SBDC in Grand Rapids!
MichiganFCF's tweet image. Join us today at the Small Business Resource and Financing Fair, hosted by Michigan SBDC in Grand Rapids!

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Hear from a panel of statewide advocates and Michigan's Children staff as they discuss where you can make your voice heard in the budget process. Register here to receive a link to the online webinar! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

MichChildren's tweet image. Hear from a panel of statewide advocates and Michigan's Children staff as they discuss where you can make your voice heard in the budget process. Register here to receive a link to the online webinar!

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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As we celebrate Week of the Young Child, we uplift the essential work and advocacy of and for those across our early childhood education community. Thank you to our incredible WRESA Early Childhood team who are dedicated to improving the education and outcomes of the whole child.

WayneRESA's tweet image. As we celebrate Week of the Young Child, we uplift the essential work and advocacy of and for those across our early childhood education community. Thank you to our incredible WRESA Early Childhood team who are dedicated to improving the education and outcomes of the whole child.
WayneRESA's tweet image. As we celebrate Week of the Young Child, we uplift the essential work and advocacy of and for those across our early childhood education community. Thank you to our incredible WRESA Early Childhood team who are dedicated to improving the education and outcomes of the whole child.

FCF Michigan reposted

Congratulations to Alicia Guevara Warren, the new CEO of the ECIC! Said @MichChildren President & CEO Matt Gillard: 'She's been a friend, respected advocate, and true champion for families of young children across Michigan for years.

MichChildren's tweet image. Congratulations to Alicia Guevara Warren, the new CEO of the ECIC! Said @MichChildren President & CEO Matt Gillard: 'She's been a friend, respected advocate, and true champion for families of young children across Michigan for years.

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Every child deserves a great start that sets them up for success. Every parent deserves to go to work and run errands knowing their kids are cared for. That’s why we’re expanding childcare and delivering Pre-K for All, so everyone can live, work, and build a future in Michigan.

LtGovGilchrist's tweet image. Every child deserves a great start that sets them up for success. Every parent deserves to go to work and run errands knowing their kids are cared for. That’s why we’re expanding childcare and delivering Pre-K for All, so everyone can live, work, and build a future in Michigan.
LtGovGilchrist's tweet image. Every child deserves a great start that sets them up for success. Every parent deserves to go to work and run errands knowing their kids are cared for. That’s why we’re expanding childcare and delivering Pre-K for All, so everyone can live, work, and build a future in Michigan.

FCF Michigan reposted

A little snow didn’t stop advocates for our littlest Michiganders from coming to Lansing yesterday. Shoutout to @LaidlawEmily1 for joining them and reminding them that MiLEAP is ready to GO and make child care & prek more affordable. #childcarekeepsmichiganworking #earlylearning

edu_michelle's tweet image. A little snow didn’t stop advocates for our littlest Michiganders from coming to Lansing yesterday. Shoutout to @LaidlawEmily1 for joining them and reminding them that MiLEAP is ready to GO and make child care & prek more affordable. #childcarekeepsmichiganworking #earlylearning

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🚨 The @ACFHHS recently announced policy changes that will make #childcare affordable and accessible for more families while helping providers stay in business. Check our hub page for our latest resources to learn more about the final rule. hubs.li/Q02q94LS0

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Child Care and Development Fund New Rule Final

Child Care and Development Fund New Rule Final In March of 2024, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced the final rule to...


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ICYMI. This is a BIG deal. We are making it easier for families to lower their child care costs and stay in (or join!) the workforce. #childcarekeepsmichiganworking

Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced a policy change to make it easier for more families to access low or no cost child care. ➡️ bit.ly/3Pqfygc

MichiganLEAP's tweet image. Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced a policy change to make it easier for more families to access low or no cost child care. ➡️ bit.ly/3Pqfygc


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Early care & education is a bipartisan issue - 16 Democrat governors and 12 Republican governors prioritized child care &/or pre-k in their State of the State addresses. Read what governors are saying in our new column: americanprogress.org/article/govern…


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Join us for training in - "Writing A Child Care Business Plan" July 10th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Learn basic business plan principles and concepts. Complete an environmental scan. Link: miregistry.org Event ID: 130542

1stchildrens's tweet image. Join us for training in - "Writing A Child Care Business Plan"

July 10th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Learn basic business plan principles and concepts. Complete an environmental scan.

Link: miregistry.org
Event ID: 130542

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🩺The nursing profession can help provide a framework for building a competent and stable child care workforce. Learn how in @BPC_Bipartisan's report. #childcare bipartisanpolicy.org/report/buildin…


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NEW Survey Findings: @BPC_Bipartisan's latest parent survey digs into employed Hispanic parents' current child care arrangements and preferences - and how cultural shapes their child care decisions. #childcare bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/breaking-…


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📆 Many of the challenges for the child care workforce stem from ambiguity in what it means to be part of the profession. Join @BPC_Bipartisan and panelists @WalterGilliam @mcoxmitchell @laurenkennedyMA @Cal1Moore on March 4 to discuss a path forward. bipartisanpolicy.org/event/what-wil…


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We're grateful to all who joined us at the groundbreaking of the Matrix Center's $2 million renovation. Thank you @SenStabenow for making this possible. Special thanks to @MayorMikeDuggan for supporting our vision to create a first-class facility. #MatrixCenter #Detroit

matrix_detroit's tweet image. We're grateful to all who joined us at the groundbreaking of the Matrix Center's $2 million renovation. Thank you @SenStabenow for making this possible. Special thanks to @MayorMikeDuggan for supporting our vision to create a first-class facility. 
#MatrixCenter #Detroit
matrix_detroit's tweet image. We're grateful to all who joined us at the groundbreaking of the Matrix Center's $2 million renovation. Thank you @SenStabenow for making this possible. Special thanks to @MayorMikeDuggan for supporting our vision to create a first-class facility. 
#MatrixCenter #Detroit
matrix_detroit's tweet image. We're grateful to all who joined us at the groundbreaking of the Matrix Center's $2 million renovation. Thank you @SenStabenow for making this possible. Special thanks to @MayorMikeDuggan for supporting our vision to create a first-class facility. 
#MatrixCenter #Detroit
matrix_detroit's tweet image. We're grateful to all who joined us at the groundbreaking of the Matrix Center's $2 million renovation. Thank you @SenStabenow for making this possible. Special thanks to @MayorMikeDuggan for supporting our vision to create a first-class facility. 
#MatrixCenter #Detroit

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A big thank you @FOX2News for featuring the Matrix Center groundbreaking. Click this link to catch the excitement and learn more about our upcoming $2 million renovation. fox2detroit.com/news/matrix-hu…

matrix_detroit's tweet image. A big thank you  @FOX2News for featuring the Matrix Center groundbreaking. Click this link to catch the excitement and learn more about our upcoming $2 million renovation. 

fox2detroit.com/news/matrix-hu…

FCF Michigan reposted

Best way to start a Thursday? Hanging out with out of school time educators! #outofschooltime

edu_michelle's tweet image. Best way to start a Thursday? Hanging out with out of school time educators! #outofschooltime

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