Our monthly Parent Spotlight emphasizes the critical work that parent leaders are doing to advocate for our youngest Michiganders with Think Babies Michigan. Meet the parents working to build a stronger, more inclusive prenatal-to-three child care system.
Cara Sutliffe: Busy mom of four is a strong voice for the power of home visiting services. Read more.
Salina Mann: Mother of two children born 18 months apart, encouraging other parents that it is “OK” to ask for help. Read more.
Meghan S.: Mother of two advocating to improve services for new parents and children 0-3. Read more.
Jaimie Estep: Mother of two advocating for parents in recovery and partnership with CPS. Read more.
Stacey Nongueskwa-Lopez: A mother, parent leader, Early Head Start teacher, doula, and breastfeeding counselor who aims to break generational trauma through community education. Read more.
Rachelle McKissick-Harris: After personal trauma, she was driven to speak up for maternal health in women of color. Read more.
Christian Ko: A devoted father of two helping lead the way for TBMI and advocating for parent voice in all decision-making spaces. Read more.
Chrissy Vines: A community messenger ensuring families have access to crucial information on child development and care. Read more.
Christina Kuhn: An ECE professional shedding light on how teachers and parents can work together. Read more.
Blair Cole: Single mom of four bringing valuable first-hand perspectives around the policy changes Michigan needs. Read more.
Rachel Gerbig: Mother of two passionate about ensuring accessibility of home-visiting services and maternal-infant health. Read more.
Jessica Bratt Carle: Mother of two advocating for children in state services and health care. Read more.
Tamara Tucker: As a mother of six and grandmother of nine, home visiting was a lifeline for this grieving parent. Read more.
