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As Michigan's director of child care licensing, Emily Laidlaw is in the foreground of efforts to address a child care crisis that was exacerbated by the pandemic.

Healthcare providers say the United States is facing a crisis in maternal and prenatal car, a need that has only grown since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

285 Chilliwack kids given orange T-shirts to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

285 Chilliwack kids given orange T-shirts to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

285 Chilliwack kids given orange T-shirts to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

A new initiative pairs prospective child care providers with a staffer from the licensing agency who provides help with paperwork and inspections.

A new initiative pairs prospective child care providers with a staffer from the state licensing agency who helps with paperwork and inspections.

Potential child care entrepreneurs in Michigan will have access to advisors to help them get started thanks to a new state program. Colin Jackson has more.

The Our Strong Start program hopes to connect potential entrepreneurs with advisors who can help them with issues like licensing or finding a space.

Techny Prairie Activity Center (TPAC) is offering a special $0 Enrollment Fee offer through August 31, 2022.