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At some point, we will all experience grief. How we accommodate and live with loss is different for each of us. For the most mature among us, it remains heartbreakingly difficult. Young people feel it just as deeply but are more likely to lack the tools to deal with and work through it. The vision of Ele’s Place is to ensure no child grieves alone. Its mission is to support children and their families as they cope with loss. WEMU's David Fair was joined by Bereavement Coordinator Olivia Wilder to discuss that work in Washtenaw County and throughout Michigan.

Community advocates are raising awareness as part of Black Maternal Health Week to lower the mortality rate of Black mothers.WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says more interstate action is needed to better protect children from online exploitation. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The Rx Kids cash assistance program for pregnant and new mothers launched in three more Michigan communities Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan bill to make it easier for small childcare centers to work outside of their own home appeared before a state Senate committee Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

There’s bipartisan support behind Michigan bills to expand the state’s missing person alerts beyond kidnapped children. But they’re still having trouble passing. Colin Jackson has more.

Eastern Michigan University is joining a statewide push to have more students consider child welfare careers by offering pay for fellowship and internship work. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A program that gives direct cash payments to pregnant and new mothers launched Monday across the entire Upper Peninsula. Colin Jackson has more.

A Michigan Senate bill stalled in committee would expand who can access some confidential information regarding child abuse. Colin Jackson reports the bill’s sponsor is trying to build support.

Michigan’s building safety laws are seeing an update that some say could protect young children in case of an emergency. Colin Jackson has more