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10Dec

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development January 2025 Offerings

Dec10, 2024 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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 January offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

10Dec

Safety

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Dec10, 2024 Safety

Source: KidsInDanger.org The holidays are a special time to connect with loved ones, but if you’re traveling with children, safety should be a top priority. Here are five travel tips to help your holiday be as safe as it is memorable. Read more details...

4Dec

Education/ Food

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class

Dec4, 2024 Education/ Food

Days: December 11- December 12. 2024 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM (two-part class) each day Contact: Kara Lynch, lynchka4@msu.edu, (989) 330-0789 or Laurie Messing, lmessing@msu.edu, (989) 269-9949 Learn the best practices for food safety in order for you to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics...

25Nov

Safety/ Sleep

Holiday Travel Reminders

Nov25, 2024 Safety/ Sleep

Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time and night time, at home and as you travel....

25Nov

Advocacy/ Child Care/ MiLEAP

Home Ad Hoc Public Comment Opportunity

Nov25, 2024 Advocacy/ Child Care/ MiLEAP

Licensing Rules for Child Care Homes – Ad Hoc Committee Public Comment Opportunity The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is currently making changes to the Licensing Rules for Child Care Homes, R 400.1901 through R 400.1963. As part of this...

21Nov

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December 2024 Offerings

Nov21, 2024 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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 December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

20Nov

Baby Fair/ Infant/ MDHHS

Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a FREE Virtual Baby Fair

Nov20, 2024 Baby Fair/ Infant/ MDHHS

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a virtual Baby Fair on Monday, December 2, 2024 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. Learn about resources available to Michigan parents and ask questions of experts. ...

12Nov

Food/ Parent Resources

Livingston County’s 2024 Holiday Food and Gift Programs

Nov12, 2024 Food/ Parent Resources

See the PDF below to view a full list of Livingston County’s 2024 Holiday Food and Gift Programs. To find more resources for food and groceries, see this post.

12Nov

CPR/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Training

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers Classes for Child Care Providers and Families

Nov12, 2024 CPR/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Training

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: AHA Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED...

24Oct

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development November 2024 Offerings

Oct24, 2024 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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 November offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

2Oct

Low Cost / Free Family Fun

2024 Halloween Events for Families in Livingston County

Oct2, 2024 Low Cost / Free Family Fun

Get in the spirit of the Halloween season with one of these fun, free or low-cost events happening in Livingston County. Chilson Hills Church Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-8 p.m. 4440 Brighton Rd., Howell Families are invited to bring goodies such...

25Sep

Diapers/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

FREE Diapers Available at Livingston County Health Department in 2024-2025

Sep25, 2024 Diapers/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

Each month the Livingston County Health Department in partnership with the Monroe County Opportunity Program will be distributing FREE diapers and wipes to in-county families that meet income requirements. Simply visit the Health Department between 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the dates below....

24Sep

MSU Extension/ Parent Education

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development October 2024 Offerings

Sep24, 2024 MSU Extension/ Parent Education

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 October offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

17Sep

Parent Resources

2024 Livingston County Shop With A Cop Program Now Accepting Referrals

Sep17, 2024 Parent Resources

Livingston County law enforcement agencies with the support of Walmart, Livingston County Department of Health and Human Services, Livingston Family Center, and The Well Church are planning the 20TH annual day to Shop with a Cop. The Shop with a Cop event benefits children who...

13Sep

Health/ Maternal Infant Health/ Press Release/ Providers

Michigan Doula Advisory Council: Call for Applications!

Sep13, 2024 Health/ Maternal Infant Health/ Press Release/ Providers

The Michigan Doula Advisory Council (DAC) works to inform the advancement of doula services in Michigan as a result of the Medicaid doula reimbursement policy. The DAC includes representation from doulas across the state of Michigan. The diverse Council membership represents, to the extent possible, the...

11Sep

Children/ Parent Representation

Michigan’s Maternal and Child Health Programs Want To Hear From Michigan Parents

Sep11, 2024 Children/ Parent Representation

Michigan’s Maternal and Child Health programs want to hear from parents, caregivers, and birthing persons in Michigan! The Michigan Public Health Institute is hosting discussions on maternal and child health in Michigan. Information learned in these 90-minute virtual sessions will inform the Maternal and...

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development January 2025 Offerings

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Safe Food = Healthy Kids Online Class

Holiday Travel Reminders

Home Ad Hoc Public Comment Opportunity

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December 2024 Offerings

Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a FREE Virtual Baby Fair

Livingston County’s 2024 Holiday Food and Gift Programs

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers Classes for Child Care Providers and Families

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development November 2024 Offerings

2024 Halloween Events for Families in Livingston County

FREE Diapers Available at Livingston County Health Department in 2024-2025

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development October 2024 Offerings

2024 Livingston County Shop With A Cop Program Now Accepting Referrals

Michigan Doula Advisory Council: Call for Applications!

Michigan’s Maternal and Child Health Programs Want To Hear From Michigan Parents

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