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What Michiganders want: Investments in children
What Michiganders want:
Investments
in children.
Michiganders expect more investment in children.
62% support
Even if it raises their taxes.
58% support
Across every region of our state.
Top Concerns
Kids falling behind in school because of the pandemic
Kids living in households that struggle to afford basic needs
Exposure to trauma in homes & communities
Kids’ mental health
Not every kid getting the learning supports they need
Percentage that say it’s a problem
Where should investments be made?
Career exposure, job training, and skill building
Programs to improve kids’ mental health
Programs that reduce the number of youth in the criminal justice system
More affordable childcare
Expanded learning time
Percentage that support increased public investment in proposed area
What the future looks like with more investment in children
Outcomes deemed most important by voters:
Fewer children will experience abuse or neglect
The number of youth in juvenile justice system will decrease
Children will be better prepared for the workforce & a successful future
Kid’s mental health will improve
Michigan’s economy will improve
Economic & racial inequity will be reduced
Issued by
Conducted by
Data from a phone survey of 800 likely 2022 General Election voters in Michigan conducted July 27 – August 3, 2021.
The Skillman Foundation
The Skillman Foundation is a grantmaking organization established in 1960 by Rose Skillman. We have granted out more than $730 million and have served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice.
We are in the process of developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions.