Michigan Children's Law Center

06/11/2026

This year’s conference theme for the Michigan Justice for Children Conference — Voices for Every Child, Actions for Every Future — feels especially meaningful.

I’m excited to present “Beyond Goodbye: Closing the Gaps for Youth in Foster Care” alongside Gabriella Mallory social worker and philanthropist.

Together, we’ll explore how social workers, attorneys, educators, and community partners can better support youth ages 14+ as they prepare for life beyond foster care. From housing and education to financial literacy, mental health, and lasting adult connections, we’ll discuss what it takes to build meaningful pathways to stability and success.

Drawing on professional expertise, community partnerships, and youth-informed perspectives, this session will focus on practical strategies and resources that help ensure young people leave care with support, connection, and opportunity.

Looking forward to joining the conversation and learning alongside others committed to creating better futures for youth.

06/02/2026

They’ve beat the odds!

Twins Cherry and Sherry Wilmore spent 12 years in foster care before building a future rooted in resilience, love, and the strong foundation of the families who helped raise them.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Do you have a teen looking for a great opportunity for summer learning and fun? Check out the Teen City Explorers Day Camp with the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center!

All the information and registration at the link:
https://www.michigan.gov/oac/experience/summer-camp

04/16/2026

💙The city of St. Clair Shores has deep roots in community support. We show up for our schools, organizations, those in need and city events.

🚘Continuing a high level of support, and are teaming up to drive funds right to Big Family of Michigan. They are a key group in our city that supplies much needed items to local kids in foster care.

🛞Stop by the dealership on Thursday, May 7th, 3:30-6:30 p.m. and take the wheel to help us raise $6,000 for children in need.

💵Register using the QR code and let’s raise some money!

Downtown St. Clair Shores

02/18/2026

Dual-status cases place a child’s future on the scales of justice long before they can grasp what that future could have been.

At , I’ll present on how courts can serve as the key—not the cage—when child welfare and juvenile justice systems intersect.

Session: Caught in the Middle: Courts and Collaborative Approaches for Dual-Status Youth
March 16, 2026
9:45–10:45 AM CT

This session will explore judicial decision-making, system silos, and collaborative models with real downstream impact for youth navigating multiple systems.

Looking forward to connecting with judges, attorneys, and advocates committed to meaningful systems reform.

Learn more at NCJFCJ.org

02/17/2026

We are proud to share that the Hon. Judge Judy Hartsfield of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan has been nominated for Administrator of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Michigan chapter. Judge Hartsfield leads the Court’s Juvenile Mental Health Program, advancing thoughtful, service-oriented approaches that connect youth and families with critical behavioral health resources while promoting accountability and stability. Award recipients will be announced at NAMI Michigan’s April conference. We congratulate Judge Hartsfield on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for her continued leadership and commitment to supporting youth in our community.

02/12/2026

Are you seeking support through Michigan's expungement petition process? Join us for our upcoming expungement fair in Lansing. We will be joined by some amazing partners to support your journey to obtain a second chance.

See our events page for pre-registration details.

https://safeandjustmi.org/events/

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! Join the DAPCEP Team
We’re looking for passionate educators to support our upcoming programs and a finance assistant. If you’re ready to make an impact and help empower the next generation in STEM, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more and apply here: https://www.dapcep.org/careers/