Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for sunshine, storytime, and sweet connections! ☀️ Great Start Livingston is excited to host another season of free community playdates for families with young children (ages 0–8) in Livingston County. These playdates provide a relaxed, welcoming space for families to...
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Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition
Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition
On Friday, April 11, Great Start Livingston brewed up more than just coffee at Biggby Coffee in Howell. We built relationships, shared resources, and strengthened community connections for families of young children across Livingston County. Our Family Liaisons, Breanne and Lauren, were at Biggby from 10 a.m. to noon,...
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Advocacy/ Family Engagement/ Grandparents/ Kinship Care
Advocacy/ Family Engagement/ Grandparents/ Kinship Care
Are you a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend raising someone else’s child? You are not alone and your voice matters. Join Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Lansing for Michigan Kinship Care Dome Day, a powerful day of recognition, advocacy, and connection for kinship caregivers across...
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Disability/ Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Parent Education/ Preschool
Disability/ Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Parent Education/ Preschool
Preschool with an IEP: With Kelsey Biswanger 📅 Wednesday, May 14, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM📍 Online – Free Registration Required🔗 Register here Is your child heading off to preschool with an IEP? Whether your family is transitioning from Early On or just beginning your journey with special...
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Diapers/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources
Diapers/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources
Get Emergency Diapers Mailed to Your Home – At No Cost Families raising young children know how quickly essentials like diapers can run out, and how expensive they can be. If you’re a Livingston County parent or caregiver enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Community Plan – Medicaid, help is available. UnitedHealthcare’s...
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Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
🎉 What Happens When You Bring Families Together to Share Real-Life Ideas? You get a room full of laughter, creativity, and the kind of connection that makes our community stronger. Our May 2025 Family Coalition Meeting focused on Family Fun on a Budget—a night full of free dinner, prize-filled...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Newsletters
Community events/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Newsletters
Make the Most of May with Great Start Livingston! Read our FULL MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER here: https://conta.cc/3EJa7GS Livingston County families, this month is bursting with opportunities to learn, play, and grow together—without spending a dime. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to connect with your child or just need...
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Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition/ Play/ Playdates
Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition/ Play/ Playdates
Looking for screen-free summer fun that supports your child’s development and connects you with other local families? You’re in the right place! Great Start Livingston is hosting five FREE Summer Playdates for families with children ages 0–8 and you’re invited. Each event includes playful activities with our community partners,...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Disability/ Guest Post
Community events/ Community Partner/ Disability/ Guest Post
At Great Start Livingston, we’re proud to work alongside many organizations that help families thrive. One of those key partners is Arc Livingston. Arc’s mission centers on advocating for and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and they consistently lead the way in creating welcoming, inclusive community spaces....
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