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Families Tell Lawmakers Michigan Mental Health System Failing Vulnerable Residents - Wikimedia Commons

Families Tell Lawmakers Michigan Mental Health System Failing Vulnerable Residents

Michigan families testified about mental health system failures as a crucial day program for disabled adults faces sudden closure this week.

James WhitfieldDETROIT, MICHIGANYesterday

Flint Cash Support Program Linked to Fewer Child Welfare Cases, Study Finds - Wikimedia Commons

HealthMay 11, 2026

Flint Cash Support Program Linked to Fewer Child Welfare Cases, Study Finds

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Missouri House Passes Bill to Connect Struggling Families with Local Aid - Wikimedia Commons

Politics & GovernmentMay 8, 2026

Missouri House Passes Bill to Connect Struggling Families with Local Aid

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

NC Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Strengthen Child Welfare Oversight After 6-Year-Old's Death

Politics & GovernmentMay 6, 2026

NC Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Strengthen Child Welfare Oversight After 6-Year-Old’s Death

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

Missouri House Defeats Parental Rights Bill in 70-60 Vote - Wikimedia Commons

Politics & GovernmentMay 1, 2026

Missouri House Defeats Parental Rights Bill in 70-60 Vote

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

GOP Lawmakers Rally at Michigan Capitol for Child Welfare System Overhaul

Politics & GovernmentMay 1, 2026

GOP Lawmakers Rally at Michigan Capitol for Child Welfare System Overhaul

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

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