An estimated 1 million Michigan children will receive $120 in food assistance benefits this summer LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announce the continuation of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)...
We are proud to share these fantastic upcoming programs on behalf of the MSU Extension Child and Family Development team! Summer is fully underway, but parenting challenges and professional development needs don’t take a vacation! Whether you are trying to handle toddler tantrums, looking...
LivCo Connected Safety Event Safety. Connection. Peace of Mind. Great Start Livingston and Help Me Grow Livingston are sharing this community event as a resource for Livingston County families. LivCo Connected is a community-driven public safety initiative designed to strengthen communication, trust, and outcomes...
Lead exposure can have a lasting impact on our health, but the good news is that it is completely preventable. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is taking a major step forward with its statewide Get Ahead of Lead (GAoL) strategy—a...
Community Partner/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk
Community Spotlight: Bredernitz, Wagner & Co., P.C. | Stories in Storefronts 2026
Click the map above to download a printable PDF. 📍 Download Printable StoryWalk Map Community Spotlight: Bredernitz, Wagner & Co., P.C. | Stories in Storefronts 2026 One of the best parts of Stories in Storefronts is seeing local businesses come together to support literacy,...
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): June 13, 2026 July 11, 2026 August 15, 2026 September 12, 2026 Register online at...
Community events/ Health/ Resources
Fresh, Local Food for Little Ones: Farm to Early Care in Livingston County
Fresh, Local Food for Our Little Ones: Connecting Farms to Early Care in Livingston County Raising healthy, thriving kids takes a village—and it also takes a great community food system! As parents and caregivers, we all want to give our little ones the best...
Community events/ Health/ Safety
Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group
Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group Your voice matters. Trinity Health Livingston and the Livingston County Health Department (collaborating as the Liv.Well Planning Team) are currently gathering community insights for the upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development June 2026 Offerings
MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for June 2026 offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development...
Summer is just about here, and with it comes endless opportunities to play, explore, and grow! The 2026 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is your go-to guide for keeping little learners engaged all summer long while getting ready for the exciting journey into kindergarten. Each...
Little Artists’ Night – Arthur Secunda Museum Sparking Big Imaginations: Inside “Little Artists’ Night” What happens when you mix vibrant, world-class art with 265 babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families? A whole lot of beautiful chaos, creative energy, and brand-new masterpieces! On March 26,...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development May 2026 Offerings
MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for May 2026 offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development...
Each year, we turn to the people who know our community best—parents and caregivers—to better understand what support, resources, and connections matter most for families with young children. Our Annual Parent & Family Survey helps guide the work we do, ensuring we’re responding to...
