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Nearly 17,000 Michigan kids have lost a parent to drug overdose in two decades—researchers are now mapping every one of them to connect them with vital support, because this trauma can haunt families for generations. By linking death and birth records, they’ve uncovered a grim reality: these children face a death rate seven times higher than their peers, and many live in “bereavement service deserts.” Enter HopeHQ, a new tool helping families find local resources, destigmatize grief, and build resilience. As overdose deaths decline statewide, this work ensures no child is left behind—and the model could soon spread nationwide.

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