Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Preschool
Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Preschool
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), local school leaders, and providers from across the state recently gathered to encourage families to enroll 4-year-olds in our no-cost, high-quality PreK for All program. We know that PreK for All gives kids the strong foundation they need to...
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Summer Lunch Bunch 2025
Community events/ Food/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Resources/ Support
Community events/ Food/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Resources/ Support
Salvation Army of Livingston County’s Summer Lunch Bunch 2025 is back for the season! 📅 June 4 – August 7, 2025📍 Select locations weekly throughout Livingston County This summer, families across Livingston County are invited to enjoy free lunches, fresh produce, and take-home craft packs—with no registration, no ID,...
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Advocacy/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Advocacy/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
On May 22, the Great Start Livingston team traveled to Lansing to attend the Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit 2025, hosted by Michigan’s Children. We joined early childhood champions, youth leaders, and statewide advocates committed to one shared goal: making Michigan the best place to raise a child. From...
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Backpacks for Kids/ Community events/ Events/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ School
Backpacks for Kids/ Community events/ Events/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ School
The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) is proud to host the 24th Annual Backpacks for Kids event to help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Each year, this countywide initiative supports families experiencing financial hardship by providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. With the...
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Advocacy/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Leadership
Advocacy/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Leadership
🎤 Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025: A Celebration of Parent Power and System Change Great Start Livingston invites parents and caregivers of children ages 0–8 to attend the Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025 on Thursday, May 22 in Lansing. The Lifting Our Voices Summit is back for 2025 and...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources
The Arc of Livingston County The Arc can assist with advocacy, information, and referrals to support people with developmental disabilities, and their families, in Livingston County. Additionally, they have a Parent Support Group that meets monthly. Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)  Financial help and family support for children...
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Adequate Housing
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Housing
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Housing
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), 517-546-8500 Salvation Army – Rent assistance, emergency shelter assistance Love INC – Assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation Shelter/Utilities Resources in Livingston County Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Section 8 Housing Locator Habitat for Humanity, Home Ownership...
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Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading. So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 1,500 books to young children across Livingston County, and we’re just getting started! That’s 1,500+ moments of imagination sparked, bedtime stories shared, giggles heard,...
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Weekly Communications
Weekly Communications
Hello Great Start Livingston community!Here’s what’s happening this week for families, caregivers, and early childhood partners across Livingston County. Read the weekly update here: https://conta.cc/3YIQJAB Great Start Collaborative Meeting📅 Wednesday, May 28 | 🕘 9:00–11:45 AMCome learn about the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Framework, get funding updates,...
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Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
The May 2025 Great Start Collaborative (GSC) meeting is your chance to come together with fellow Livingston County partners, parents, and providers to explore the HOPE Framework—Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and build a stronger, more connected community for our youngest residents. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28🕘 Time: 9:00...
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