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FamilyMarch 2024
Kildee Secures Millions for Mid-Michigan in 2023 Budget
Congressman Kildee Discusses Recently Passed Bill to Improve Foster Family Recruitment

Congressman Kildee Discusses Recently Passed Bill to Improve Foster Family Recruitment

Congressman Dan Kildee held a press conference on Thursday, February 22 at Whaley Children’s Center to discuss his bipartisan legislation, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act, that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 3058 would help to...

FamilyFebruary 2024Government and VotingGrantsHealth and Safety
Michigan’s $55M Experiment with Guaranteed Income Begins with Flint Moms
Michigan’s $55M Experiment with Guaranteed Income Begins with Flint Moms

Michigan’s $55M Experiment with Guaranteed Income Begins with Flint Moms

Eight days after entering the world, Khi’Meir Taylor made another debut — this time in what could be a national spotlight. January 10 was the first day of a $55 million experiment to test whether cash payments can protect children from the toxic stress of poverty....

Community InfoCulture and LanguageFamilyFebruary 2024Health and Safety
Latinx Tech Center Joins Forces in Hosting Medicaid Renewal Event
Latinx Tech Center Joins Forces in Hosting Medicaid Renewal Event

Latinx Tech Center Joins Forces in Hosting Medicaid Renewal Event

On January 24, the Latinx Technology and Community Center proudly participated as one of the eight hosts in a collaborative Medicaid Renewal Event. This dynamic gathering featured a total of 32 health partners and nonprofits, uniting the community to enhance...

Community InfoCulture and LanguageFamilyFebruary 2024Health and Safety
Latinx Tech Center Joins Forces in Hosting Medicaid Renewal Event
Latinx Tech Center se une a las fuerzas en el evento de renovación de Medicaid

Latinx Tech Center se une a las fuerzas en el evento de renovación de Medicaid

El 24 de enero, el centro Latinx participó con orgullo como uno de los ocho anfitriones en un evento colaborativo de renovación de Medicaid. Esta reunión dinámica contó con un total de 32 socios de salud y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, uniendo a la comunidad...

Community InfoFamilyLiteracy and EducationNovember 2023
FOCOV Welcomes LatinX Center to Flint: Our Community, Our Voice
Empowering Latinx Communities: Mi Bridges Community Navigators at the Latinx Technology and Community Center

Empowering Latinx Communities: Mi Bridges Community Navigators at the Latinx Technology and Community Center

In an increasingly interconnected world, access to essential resources and information is vital for every community. For the Latinx population in the United States, bridging the gap between available services and those who need them has been an ongoing challenge....

Community InfoFamilyLiteracy and EducationNovember 2023
FOCOV Welcomes LatinX Center to Flint: Our Community, Our Voice
Empoderando a las comunidades Latinx: Mis Bridges Community Navigators en la Centro Tecnológico y Comunitario Latinx

Empoderando a las comunidades Latinx: Mis Bridges Community Navigators en la Centro Tecnológico y Comunitario Latinx

En un mundo cada vez más interconectado, el acceso a los recursos y la información esenciales es vital para todas las comunidades. Para la población latina en los Estados Unidos, cerrar la brecha entre los servicios disponibles y aquellos que los necesitan ha sido...

Community InfoCulture and LanguageFamilyNovember 2023Small Business
FOCOV Welcomes LatinX Center to Flint: Our Community, Our Voice
Empowering Communities: The LTCC Resource Center’s Expanding Impact in 2023

Empowering Communities: The LTCC Resource Center’s Expanding Impact in 2023

In today's fast-paced world, the role of Latinx Technology and community resource centers has become increasingly vital, serving as lifelines for individuals and families in need. The Latinx Technology and Community Center (LTCC) Resource Center, located at the...

Community InfoCulture and LanguageFamilyNovember 2023Small Business
FOCOV Welcomes LatinX Center to Flint: Our Community, Our Voice
Empoderando a las comunidades: El impacto creciente del Centro de Recursos de LTCC en 2023

Empoderando a las comunidades: El impacto creciente del Centro de Recursos de LTCC en 2023

En el acelerado mundo de hoy, el papel de la tecnología Latinx y los centros de recursos comunitarios se ha vuelto cada vez más vital, sirviendo como salvavidas para las personas y familias necesitadas. El Centro de Recursos de Latinx Technology and Community...

Community InfoFamilyGovernment and VotingLiteracy and EducationOctober 2023
Kildee Secures $2.3 Million for Child Care in Genesee County
Kildee Secures $2.3 Million for Child Care in Genesee County

Kildee Secures $2.3 Million for Child Care in Genesee County

Congressman Dan Kildee recently announced new federal funds to support high-quality child care for infants and toddlers, ages birth to five, in Genesee County. The $2,396,340 federal grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will support...

City of FlintCommunity InfoFamilyFinancesHousingSeptember 2023Volunteer Opportunities
Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast
Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Shelter of Flint Preparing to Host Annual Fundraiser Breakfast

Shelter of Flint is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, A Home of Their Own, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. The event will be held at the Ascension Genesys Banquet and Conference Center, located at 805...

Community InfoCulture and LanguageFamilyLiteracy and EducationMay 2023
Parent and Child Together Time: Family Reading and Literacy
Parent and Child Together Time: Family Reading and Literacy

Parent and Child Together Time: Family Reading and Literacy

In the month of March, the Latinx Technology and Community Center hosted a Parent and Child Together Learning community read event. This event showed to be a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and share in the joy of reading. During the event there...

Community InfoCulture and LanguageFamilyLiteracy and EducationMay 2023
Parent and Child Together Time: Family Reading and Literacy
Tiempo Juntos de Padres e Hijos: Lectura y Alfabetización en Familia

Tiempo Juntos de Padres e Hijos: Lectura y Alfabetización en Familia

En el mes de marzo, el Centro Comunitario y de Tecnología Latinx organizó un evento de lectura comunitaria de Aprendizaje Juntos para Padres e Hijos. Este evento demostró ser una maravillosa oportunidad para que las familias se reunieran y compartieran la alegría...

Community InfoFamilyHealth and SafetyJanuary 2023
Genesee Health System Hosts Community Open House for New Children’s Center
Genesee Health System Hosts Community Open House for New Children’s Center

Genesee Health System Hosts Community Open House for New Children’s Center

Genesee Health System (GHS) and the Greater Flint Mental Health Facilities hosted a community open house for the new state-of-the-art Center for Children’s Integrated Services that brings comprehensive care for Flint and Genesee County children to a single...

April 2022FamilyMichigan
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Deliver $1,000 Bonuses to Childcare Professionals and Resources to Childcare Providers
Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Deliver $1,000 Bonuses to Childcare Professionals and Resources to Childcare Providers

Gov. Whitmer Announces Grants to Deliver $1,000 Bonuses to Childcare Professionals and Resources to Childcare Providers

Applications open for the bipartisan $365 million grant program to support childcare businesses and deliver $1,000 bonuses to thousands of childcare professionals.  Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the launch of the second round of the Child Care Stabilization...

FamilyJuly 2021Michigan
Gov. Whitmer Urges Parents to File a Federal Income Tax Return or Use Non-Filer Sign up Portal to Receive Child Tax Credit Payments
Gov. Whitmer Urges Parents to File a Federal Income Tax Return or Use Non-Filer Sign up Portal to Receive Child Tax Credit Payments

Gov. Whitmer Urges Parents to File a Federal Income Tax Return or Use Non-Filer Sign up Portal to Receive Child Tax Credit Payments

Recently Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged parents to file a federal income tax return if they haven’t yet done so, or use the Non-Filer Sign-up Tool in order to be eligible for federal Child Tax Credit payments. Payments to begin July 15 and will not affect public...

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