2026 Champions for Kids Luncheon

Schedule

Thu Sep 17 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Lansing Center | Lansing, MI

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Champions for Kids will celebrate the launch of the 2026 Kids Count in Michigan report and share strategies to improve outcomes for kids.
About this Event

The Michigan League for Public Policy's Champions for Kids luncheon will celebrate the release of the 2026 Kids Count in Michigan Data Profiles and a special report on youth and young adults. Our panel will explore strategies that will help Michigan's kids and families thrive.

Champions for Kids will feature:

  • The latest findings on child well-being and policy strategies to improve outcomes
  • The presentation of the 2026 Champion for Kids Award
  • A panel of experts who are dedicated to making Michigan a place where kids grow up with optimism and opportunity.
  • Networking opportunities with policymakers, funders, advocates and community members



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Thank you to our growing list of sponsors:

Enduring Champions

The Annie E. Casey Foundation | BCBSM Foundation | Children's Foundation | Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation | Ruth Mott Foundation | The Skillman Foundation | United Way for Southeastern Michigan

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR



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Where is it happening?

Lansing Center, 333 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, United States

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Tickets

USD 55.00

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