“Lifting our Voices” 2023 - Inaugural Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit

Michigan’s Children is proud to present the Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit for the unsung she-roes and heroes of the children, youth and families of Michigan. If you’re a grassroots activist and advocate fighting to make your neighborhoods, communities, and state a better place for children, youth and families to live – and a more equitable place to realize their dreams – this free, day-long program is for you! But first, register today because space is limited.

What is this Summit about?

It’s a space to validate the work of grassroots advocates, honor them, and provide a place for learning and networking.

This Summit is inspired by the life of Michele Corey, a fierce advocate and public policy wonk who committed her life to teaching others how to lift up their voices and share their lived experiences to influence policy changes. It is a celebration of her legacy and much more. Like Michele, we believe that investing in others and supporting their growth as effective advocates is key to making genuine, positive change in public policies that impact our children’s futures.

The event messages to the general public and policymakers that in Michigan the well-being and development of Michigan kids and families comes from sustained, collective action and continuous partnerships among folks in the public, nonprofit and private sector.

What to expect

• Inspiring keynote speakers
• Training sessions for policy and advocacy skills building
• KidSpeak event
• Networking opportunities for advocates and policy-makers
• Attendees will come away with renewed energy and self-efficacy in their work
• This will be a recurring, once every other year event.

Who is this Summit for?

• Grassroots advocates; those working in the trenches who otherwise might not have opportunities to attend a conference geared just for them
• Hometown advocates, activists, and community volunteers
• Program providers and caregivers supporting children, youth and families with the greatest challenges
• Career professionals seeking ways to better engage the voices of youth, parents and community members in their work
• Lawmakers and policymakers, invited to meet and learn from attendees from across the state

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