Evidence-informed. Community-driven.
Effective advocacy is built on relationships, shared knowledge, and trust. Advocacy is strongest when it’s informed, relational, and practical. MCMCH is here to help you show up with what you need to move policy forward—whether you’re meeting with a legislator, writing an email, or briefing a colleague.
Friday Notes is MCMCH’s weekly update with timely advocacy opportunities, maternal and child health news and events.
Read our policy agenda to reliably connect your story, data, and ask to a timely and relevant set of objectives.
Use MCMCH’s bill-specific one-pagers and the FY26 Budget Advocacy Toolkit to support priority legislation and funding decisions as they move through the process.
Use the 101 Explainers Library. It’s built for policymakers and candidates, with basic background + priorities that help you open the door to conversation.
Explore Voices for Birth knowledge products and stories, which was built to elevate real-world experiences and identify practical policy strategies.
MCMCH membership provides a broad way to support our policy agenda, while participation in partner coalitions allows for more targeted involvement.
Use these budget infographics to support outreach to legislators and help protect and strengthen key maternal and child health investments.
Policy-ready visuals for education and engagement
Developed in partnership with the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, these infographics provide concise background, policy priorities, and “101” explainers on programs like Medicaid and CSHCS—making it easier to educate policymakers and start informed conversations. Download the full set or select your issue from the list below.