Whether as Lt. Governor, the founder of her own foundation Chance at Childhood , or as a grandmother, she will always be a voice for children in Michigan. Wendy and I would like to thank her for being the first public official to be interviewed for JumpStart Michigan . No one can do it all. Those of us in the legislature, and state government, study the needs of children to develop new directions in public policy or in statute.
Foundations provide financial support for new and innovative programs for children.
Advocacy groups are an important voice in the system. Volunteers give their time and talent to children. Together we can help children become healthy and stay safe. You have started the Chance at Childhood Foundation . The idea for the foundation came from two directions.