Month of the Young Child^® Resources

The following agencies and organizations provide information and services that support families. When you contact them, please say "thanks" for their continued work on behalf of Michigan's children, families and early childhood professionals.

Association for Child Development
Association for Child Development advocates and educates in the areas of child nutrition and child development, administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program. (800) 234-3287 or (517) 332-7200
www.acdkids.org

Early Childhood Investment Corporation
Early Childhood Investment Corporation was created in August of 2005 to ensure that every young child in Michigan has a Great Start and arrives at the kindergarten door healthy and ready to succeed in school, with parents who are committed to educational achievement.
(517) 371-9000
www.greatstartforkids.org

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children
Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children promotes quality education and care through conferences, training, seminars and advocacy.
(800) 336-6424 or (517) 351-4183
www.MiAEYC.org

Michigan Child Care Task Force
Michigan Child Care Task Force advocates for high quality, affordable and nurturing early education and care.
www.miaeyc.org/mcctf.htm

Michigan's Children
Michigan's Children Legislative, administrative, and community-based advocacy on a broad range of children's issues, co-produces Kids Count in Michigan, strong public education focus. (800) 330-8674 or (517) 485-3500.
www.michiganschildren.org

Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health
Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health specializes in policies that prevent health problems among children and their parents. (517) 482-5807.
www.mcmch.org

Michigan Head Start Association
Michigan Head Start Association promotes equal opportunities for all children and families to succeed. (517) 374-6472

Michigan League for Human Services
Michigan League for Human Services co-produces Kids Count in Michigan, advocates for human services with a high priority given to the social service and education needs of children. (517) 487-5436
www.milhs.org

Michigan Coalition for Children and Families
Michigan Coalition for Children and Families produces the Children's Agenda
and provides training in child advocacy and collaboration. (517) 487-5434
www.miccf.org