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The Early On Michigan Foundation recognizes the significant investment in Early On in recent years.  It is imperative for our youngest citizens that we continue to see continued investment at least at the same pace, if not great.  Our ask for FY 24 is an investment of $42 million, an increase from FY 23 by $21 million.

Fiscal Year 23 sees an increase in funding for Early On, to $21,250,000, up $7 million from last year.  This is significant and the result great bi-partisan leadership on behalf of Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Legislature.  While this is an important increase, the Early On Michigan Foundation acknowledges that we have a way to go to reach our estimated need of $68 million in school aid funding.

While there are Early On success stories, funding for Early On is not adequate to meet the needs of all eligible infants and toddlers and their families throughout Michigan.  You can help in any of the following ways:

1. Share information with your State Representative and/or State Senator about the need for state funding for Early On.  Early On uses evidence-based practices in working with families.  Research, talking points, and State Representative/Senator contact information are available under the Resources tab.
2. Get involved.  Volunteer to serve on your Early On local interagency coordinating council.  Contact information for your Early On Coordinator is listed here.
3. Donate to the Early On Michigan Foundation.  Your tax-deductible contribution will provide resources toward strengthening Early On and establishing state funding for Early On.  Donating is easy online or by writing a check to the Early On Michigan Foundation and sending it to the address below.