Daevon Jr. was the first baby born in 2025 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. His arrival on January 1st at 12:11 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, made headlines.

The Kent County 17th Circuit Court celebrated its 28th annual Adoption Day, finalizing the adoptions of 19 children and emphasizing the need for more adoptions in Michigan.

NICUs at Loyola University Medical and Trinity Health Grand Rapids are dressing up their infant patients for Halloween, bringing joy to families with babies in intensive care.

The Michigan Senate committee passed a group of bills aimed at reducing disparities in maternity care for mothers of color, featuring measures against discrimination and support for midwives.

A financial support program, Kalamazoo Rx Kids, will offer expecting parents in Kalamazoo $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for a baby's first year.

Noah and Charlotte top Michigan's baby name list in 2023, with Olivia and Liam leading nationally. Other trending names in Michigan include Nora and Maverick. The SSA reports a dip in birth rates.

A Michigan program allows incarcerated mothers to pump and send breast milk to their infants, fostering vital maternal bonds and addressing nutritional needs.

Michigan has become the first US state to offer financial aid and enforce licensing standards for kinship caregivers, equal to traditional foster care providers.

Flint, Michigan launches Rx Kids, providing financial aid to expectant mothers and newborns, with flexible spending and no income restrictions, aimed at alleviating poverty.

Looking for fun, entertaining family and learning events to check out in Detroit this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Find out which schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas.

Find out which schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas.

Find out which schools made the grade in reading, math and other key areas.