New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative

As Michigan ages, are we overlooking a critical type of caregiver – the friend?

by Bridge MichiganFriends may not see themselves as caregivers, yet when they help with activities of daily living, they are crucial to a person’s independence and longevity. That, in turn, can save tax dollars by curbing the odds at nursing home care.

Are cash for moms programs a new way to help deliver millions from poverty?

by Scott Scanlon As Brionna Miller and her boyfriend prepared for their second child early last year, a letter arrived from their landlord, who had just sold the house where they lived. “We had 30 days to get out,” Miller said. “It caused a lot of stress, including on my pregnancy.”...