Early childhood educators are the backbone of Detroit’s child care system — and too often, they do this essential work without access to the benefits and supports that make a career sustainable. A new partnership between the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and The Kresge Foundation is working to change that. (Read the MiLEAP announcement here)
Focused on Detroit’s 48221 ZIP code, the neighborhood-based pilot brings together health insurance access, professional development and coordinated supports for child care providers. By testing a place-based, layered approach to workforce support, the pilot aims to help educators thrive, strengthen programs and ultimately improve early learning outcomes for children and…
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