Michigan League for Public Policy

Kelsey Perdue, Kids Count in Michigan Project Director

The Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) is a statewide citizens non-profit organization dedicated to education, research and advocacy for the benefit of low income and other vulnerable citizens in the state of Michigan. MLPP has advocated for policies to improve the well-being of Michigan residents since 1912.

Featured Data

Total Births

Births to Teens Under Age 20

Repeat Teen Births Ages 15-19

Births to Unwed Mothers

Births to Mothers with No Diploma or GED

Births with Late or No Prenatal Care

Births to Mothers Who Smoked During Pregnancy

Low Birthweight Babies

Preterm Births

Medicaid Paid Births - 3 Year Average