Childcare is essential and touches the lives of many families in Midland County, its impact is particularly profound for those living below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold. Childcare offered across the County provides support and creates a nurturing environment for children and parents [...]

For Amanda, one of her biggest hurdles was overcoming her shyness and building the skills needed for employment. When she first joined Disability Network Mid-Michigan, Amanda was extremely quiet and hesitant in social situations. Together, they began practicing essential skills like answering interview questions, handling workplace [...]

When Trevor’s girlfriend had unexpected surgery, the stress of managing their financials began to weigh on them. The medical bills started racking up, and they found themselves falling behind on the essentials, like rent and car payments. Soon after, they faced another life-altering challenge – Trevor [...]

Emma was a shy elementary school student and had been through so much at a young age. After the loss of their mom, her and her siblings were taken in by their grandma who loves and cares for them. Recognizing that Emma needed help at school, [...]

Joan never imagined she would be raising her three grandchildren alone. The sudden loss of her daughter was devastating, and just when she thought things couldn't get harder, her husband passed away too. Now, Joan is the sole guardian of her three young grandchildren. Facing the [...]

Seth has always worked hard to provide for his family, but was tired from working multiple jobs, hardly making enough to cover the basics. Knowing that he wanted a better life, and teach his kids the importance of putting in hard work to achieve their goals, [...]