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Feature Story Dr. Tiffany Abrego, executive director of behavioral health at the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan and associate professor of psychology at Wayne State University, and Jeremiah Green, whose idea led to the Mentally Fit Program. Healthy Communities

Program offering free mental health support for youth aims to create future mental health pros

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERMonday, February 12, 2024
Feature Story About one out of five children have a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder, and only about 20 percent of those children receive care. Kids and Education

How Michigan counties are stepping up to meet youth mental health needs

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, February 6, 2024
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الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, January 30, 2024
Feature Story The League of Women Voters in Flint wants to empower citizens to participate in the improvement of their communities by encouraging informed participation in government. Economic Development

League of Women Voters in Flint aims to encourage voter education and participation

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 24, 2024
Feature Story kids1 Kids and Education

Why preschoolers living with autism benefit from early education

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERTuesday, January 23, 2024
Feature Story Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Kids and Education

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMAWednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Enrollment for Genesee Intermediate School District's Great Start Readiness Program is currently open for preschool-age children in Genesee County. Kids and Education

Enrollment for Great Start Readiness Program is open for students in Genesee County

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 10, 2024
Feature Story Kim Hargis, LPN works on a mandala mural at Summit Pointe. Self-expression through mandalas fosters self-reflection, focused attention, and emotional well-being. Healthy Communities

To build a mental wellness plan, take it one step at a time

JOANNE BAILEY-BOORSMATuesday, January 9, 2024
Feature Story Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event. Kids and Education

Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

ASHLEY KINGTuesday, January 9, 2024
Feature Story Flint residents Billie Dantzler, Jerimiah Whitehead, and Michell Thompson participated in Flintside’s Community Correspondent Journalism Workshop as a part of our 'On the Ground' story series. Neighborhoods

Meet Flintside's Ballenger Highway Community Correspondents

Xzavier SimonThursday, December 28, 2023
Feature Story Dr. Denise White-Perkins is one of several Henry Ford Health practitioners working to improve the telehealth experience for patients. Healthy Communities

Despite its conveniences, telehealth can be frustrating. These doctors are working to change that

ESTELLE SLOOTMAKERThursday, December 14, 2023
Feature Story More local youth have an expanded opportunity for educational resources and mentorship thanks to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Higher Education

MCC receives grant from Mott Foundation for mentoring program pilot

Sarah SpohnWednesday, December 13, 2023
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