Early Childhood Investment Corporation

ECIC's monthly Bulletin keeps you up to date on Michigan's early childhood news! Read the March Bulletin: https://conta.cc/4hCkAkH

Families, early childhood professionals, and advocates from across Michigan gathered at the State Capitol on March 12 for the third annual Early Childhood Capitol Day. Advocates called on lawmakers to prioritize the needs of the state’s youngest children and families in the FY26 budget. To the parents, educators, and partners who made Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 possible: thank you! Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/3XLlQLm Capitol Day 2025 was co-sponsored by Think Babies Michigan, Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (Michigan AEYC), Michigan Head Start Association, and Mothering Justice.

Governor Whitmer announced record PreK enrollment in the current school year through Michigan's PreK for All program. Learn more at the link below.

Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 is wrapping up as attendees meet with their reps! Community members from across Michigan will advocate for legislation that prioritizes the needs of families, babies, and early childhood educators. Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 is co-sponsored by Think Babies Michigan, Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (Michigan AEYC), National Head Start Association, and Mothering Justice. To learn more about Think Babies Michigan, visit https://bit.ly/4inpval. #EarlyChildhoodCapitolDay

Our panels for advocates are wrapping up at Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025! Before attendees meet with their legislators to advocate for early childhood needs, they'll learn about early childhood trends, Michigan's budget, and how to promote policy change. Special thanks to our partners and panelists for their expertise! Follow along all day for Capitol Day highlights! #EarlyChildhoodCapitolDay

We're kicking off Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025! Families, educators, and partners have gathered in Lansing to meet with their representatives about critical early childhood issues. This morning's special tribute recognizes the advocates and organizations working to progress early childhood policy across Michigan. Follow along all day for Capitol Day highlights! #EarlyChildhoodCapitolDay

Prevention Network and Parenting Awareness Michigan Parenting Awareness Michigan celebrate caregivers statewide during March for Parenting Awareness Month! All month long, they offer webinars and resources for parents, families, and professionals who work with parents. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3F338s2

ECIC is proud to share the release of a report highlighting the positive impacts of the Early Care and Education Wage Pilot Case Study, in partnership with Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential and TalentFirst. Investing in early childhood educators improves staffing, quality of care, and affordability of care for Michigan families. Read more below.

Join ECIC's National Center for Family and Parent Leadership for our Quarterly Webinar series! Breaking Barriers: Empowering Diverse Parent Leaders in Early Childhood Apr 1, 2025 at Noon ET This webinar addresses intersections of race, culture, and parent leadership in early childhood systems. This powerful session will feature organizations and parent leaders who are breaking down systemic barriers and creating pathways to leadership for historically underrepresented groups. Register today: https://bit.ly/43eWKIp

ECIC's Michigan Early Childhood Bill Tracker helps you stay up to date on legislation impacting young children and families! Check out the Bill Tracker: https://bit.ly/3Ff7zQz