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The push is on to get Michigan parents with children under 17 years old to file their federal tax forms to qualify for an expanded child tax credit. The credit will include children who turn 17 in 2021.
As part of federal COVID-19 economic relief, a child tax credit will provide families with a monthly payment up to $300 per child starting in July, running through December.
Flint mother LaDel Lewis says the money will help.
“I’ll tell ya it was definitely motivating to me to know that families like myself will be able to receive extra income for things that we need,” says Lewis.
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These famous members of Generation Z are teaching the next generation about diversity and inclusion the only way they know how: by being their out and proud selves. And experts say their example can help children and teenagers embrace who they are, as well as encourage adults to foster an environment that promotes acceptance. Having out Black queer and trans celebrities like (Lil Nas X) and (Wade) in the social media age is really crucial for modeling Black queer and trans self-determination for young people, says Ed Brockenbrough, an associate professor at University of Pennsylvania s Graduate School of Education. We can have panel discussions and articles and books, but to have young people who are taking center stage in the realms that other young people are really sort of using to explore their identity is crucial.
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WEMU has partnered with the United Way of Washtenaw County to explore the people, organizations, and institutions creating opportunity and equity in our area. And, as part of this ongoing series, you’ll also hear from the people benefiting and growing from the investments being made in the areas of our community where there are gaps in available services. It is a community voice. It is Washtenaw United.
ABOUT MARQUAN JACKSON:
Marquan Jackson is the Director of The Family Empowerment program and has been since its inception in 2012. His responsibilities include developing and refining strategies to sustain resident service coordination for residents of Ypsilanti Housing Commission. Marquan holds a Bachelor s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s of Social Work, both from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Marquan has been successful in securing funding both private and public dollars to support the needs of the community.