Building a Strong Language Foundation for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing The first five years of a child’s life are critical for brain and language development. For children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing (DHH), or DeafBlind, early access to language...
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Family Coalition
Partner with Great Start Livingston to Support Local Families
At Great Start Livingston, we believe that strong communities begin with strong families. When families with young children have access to the resources and support they need, our entire community thrives. We’re calling on local businesses, organizations, and community groups to partner with us...
Events/ Weekly Communications
🌼 Great Start Livingston Weekly Communications – Week of April 14, 2025
📝 Thank You for Completing the Annual Parent & Family Survey A big thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Parent & Family Survey! Winners from the prize drawing are being contacted, and results will be shared soon. Stay tuned for insights...
Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Support
🌱 Growing Happy, Healthy Kids – April 2025 Newsletter Highlights
👋 Welcome! Spring is in full bloom — and so is our April newsletter! This month, Great Start Livingston is focused on creating Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) for our community’s littlest learners. Read on for highlights, free events, and parenting resources that support happy,...
Community events/ Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Events
Building Strong Foundations: B-3 Early Literacy Workshop Empowers Livingston County Providers
On Saturday, April 5, early childhood professionals from across Livingston County gathered at the Livingston Educational Service Agency for an engaging, hands-on workshop focused on early literacy practices for our youngest learners. This free Birth-to-Three Early Literacy Essentials Workshop offered attendees valuable research-based strategies,...
Community events/ Developmental Milestones/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Mental Health
Growing Happy, Healthy Kids: The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
Join us for the April Great Start Family Coalition Meeting 📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025📍 Livingston ESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843🍽️ Free Dinner at 5:45 PM | 👶 Free Childcare | 🕕 Meeting: 6:00–7:45 PM🔗 Register Here by April 15...
Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Coalition
Coffee for a Cause: Support Livingston County Families on April 11! ☕💛
Looking for a simple way to support local families? Stop into Biggby Coffee at 1485 N. Michigan Avenue in Howell (in the plaza with Jonna’s Market) anytime between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, April 11 to help raise funds for the Great...
Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
🌟 Honoring the 2025 Champions for Children in Livingston County
On April 2, 2025, the Howell Carnegie District Library was filled with music, celebration, and a sea of blue pinwheels as the community gathered for the annual Plant a Pinwheel event. Hosted by LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston,...
Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources
Parent Voice Matters – Great Start Livingston’s Response to Feedback and Our New Gift of Indestructible Books
At Great Start Livingston, we deeply value parent voice and feedback. During our February Family Coalition Meeting: Making the Most of Read-Alouds, a common concern emerged from parents and caregivers: the fear that children would destroy books by ripping, tearing, or chewing on them....
Advocacy/ Community Involvement/ Family Coalition/ Feedback Loop
Great Start Family Coalition T-shirts: Designed by You, Worn by Us!
A Proud Moment for Great Start Family Coalition Great Start Livingston is excited to unveil our Great Start Family Coalition T-shirts, a project born from the voices of our members. Back in September, the families in our coalition voted on the design, colors, and...
LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council joins child abuse and neglect organizations across Michigan and around the country each April to commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) chose the blue pinwheel, an uplifting reminder of the happy and safe...
Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
🧠 The Science of Strong Kids – March 2025 Newsletter Highlights
👋 Welcome! At Great Start Livingston, we believe strong communities start with strong kids. In March, we explored how resilience is built, celebrated early literacy with a big family event, and continued connecting families to free local supports. Read on for highlights and tools...
CPR/ First Aid
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Spring 2025
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.): Location: Christian House of Prayer, 9949 McGregor Rd., Pinckney Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes:...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development April 2025 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 April offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Events/ Family Activities/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
2025 Spring Break Ideas for Livingston County Littles
Sticking around Livingston County for spring break and need something to do? Below you will find ideas for each day to keep your child ages 0-8 busy all week long! If you are unable to get out, just remember that time at home simply...
