Rebeccah Sokol Pens Op-Ed Urging Support of Pathways to Potential

Assistant Professor Rebeccah Sokol penned an op-ed in the Bridge Michigan advocating for the preservation of Pathways to Potential. Funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Pathways to Potential is a large student support program that the School of Social Work has been evaluating. Budget cuts call for replacing the program with family resource specialists within child welfare services. Sokol argues for a comprehensive strategy that addresses both prevention and intervention.

“Maintaining Pathways to Potential alongside new intervention programs would provide Michigan with a more robust framework to address the complex challenges facing our children and families. This comprehensive approach aligns with both fiscal responsibility and compassionate governance — addressing needs at every stage rather than focusing solely on crisis response,” wrote Sokol.