Blog / News & Information

9Sep

Michigan Alliance For Families/ Parent Representation/ Parent Resources

Building Parent Leadership Skills in Early Childhood with Michigan Alliance for Families

Sep9, 2026 Michigan Alliance For Families/ Parent Representation/ Parent Resources

Parents of young children with disabilities are at the start of their journey with supports, services, and special education for their child. Parent voices are needed on local, county, and state boards that support children with disabilities and their families. Michigan Alliance for Families...

8Sep

Community events

Holiday Assistance Available Through The Salvation Army of Livingston County

Sep8, 2026 Community events

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for families facing financial challenges, the added cost of gifts, meals and other holiday expenses can also bring extra stress. The Salvation Army of Livingston County is here to help local families experience a little...

2Sep

Collaborative Updates/ Community Partner/ Help Me Grow

Livingston County Partners Help Shape the Future of Great Start and Help Me Grow

Sep2, 2026 Collaborative Updates/ Community Partner/ Help Me Grow

Great Start Collaborative • September 2, 2026 A Community That Picks Up the String Livingston County partners came together to reflect on an extraordinary year, celebrate the growth of Help Me Grow Livingston, and begin shaping the next chapter of our work supporting families...

1Sep

Health/ Lead

Free Water Filters for Michigan Families: MDHHS Expands “Get Ahead of Lead” Program Statewide

Sep1, 2026 Health/ Lead

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a major expansion of its public health efforts. The state’s Get Ahead of Lead initiative—specifically the Statewide Filter Support Program—is now available to eligible households in all Michigan communities. If you qualify, you...

31Aug

Diapers/ Parent Resources

FREE Diapers Available at Livingston County Health Department in 2026

Aug31, 2026 Diapers/ 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....

31Aug

Food/ Resources

Food Resources for Livingston County Families: Pantries, Meals & More

Aug31, 2026 Food/ Resources

Every family deserves access to enough nutritious food to grow, learn, work, and thrive. September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about food insecurity and make sure our neighbors know where to turn when they could use a little extra support....

26Aug

Community Partner/ Literacy/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk/ StoryWalk

Thank You, Howell! Celebrating 2026 Stories in Storefronts

Aug26, 2026 Community Partner/ Literacy/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk/ StoryWalk

Another summer of stories, family time, and exploring downtown Howell has come to a close! This week, our Great Start Livingston team made our way through downtown Howell to collect the final StoryWalk® panels from our 2026 Stories in Storefronts. Along the way, we...

25Aug

Collaborative Updates/ Help Me Grow

We’re Still Here: Thank You, Livingston County

Aug25, 2026 Collaborative Updates/ Help Me Grow

September marks the end of a year unlike any other for Great Start Livingston. A year ago, we entered a new fiscal year without the state funding that had supported Great Start Collaborative work in Livingston County for nearly two decades. We didn’t know...

23Aug

Literacy/ Parent Education

How Your Child’s Brain Influences Reading, Behavior & Resilience

Aug23, 2026 Literacy/ Parent Education

How does your child’s developing brain influence reading, behavior, and resilience? Parents and caregivers of young children are invited to join Great Start Livingston for a FREE Parent Workshop: The Neuroscience of Reading and Resilience, presented by Horacio Sanchez, President and CEO of Resiliency...

22Aug

Events/ Family Activities

Save the Date: Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night – November 12, 2026

Aug22, 2026 Events/ Family Activities

Save the date for an evening of hands-on S.T.E.A.M. fun for young children and families! Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night Great Start Livingston is excited to bring families together this fall for another Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night. This family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities inspired...

21Aug

Postpartum

Feeling Off After Baby? Postnatal Support for Livingston County Families

Aug21, 2026 Postpartum

Bringing home a baby can be joyful, exhausting, exciting, overwhelming—and sometimes all of those things at once. Becoming a parent is a big change, and it’s normal to experience ups and downs along the way. But sometimes the feelings that come during pregnancy or...

20Aug

Community Partner/ Family Engagement

Join Us September 2 for the Great Start Collaborative Meeting

Aug20, 2026 Community Partner/ Family Engagement

Great Start Livingston invites you to join us on Wednesday, September 2, from 9:00–11:45 a.m. at Livingston Educational Service Agency. This meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the work happening across Livingston County, connect with others who support young children and families, and look...

19Aug

Community Partner

Free Maternal Warning Signs Training Coming to Washtenaw County

Aug19, 2026 Community Partner

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are important times for families—and knowing when something may be wrong can make a critical difference. The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative is bringing Bridging the Gap in Postpartum Care: Critical Warning Signs to Washtenaw County on Monday, September...

18Aug

Community Partner/ Literacy/ StoryWalk

Day of Caring Brings Fresh Stories to StoryWalks Across Livingston County

Aug18, 2026 Community Partner/ Literacy/ StoryWalk

Day of Caring Brings Fresh Stories to StoryWalks Across Livingston County There is something special about seeing a community come together to create opportunities for young children and families. This August, Great Start Livingston was fortunate to once again participate in Livingston County United...

15Aug

Parent Education

Free September 2026 Parenting Classes & Resources from MSU Extension

Aug15, 2026 Parent Education

Looking for practical parenting support you can access from home? Michigan State University Extension has a full lineup of FREE online classes for parents and caregivers this September. Parenting brings plenty of questions, and sometimes a little information, reassurance, or a new strategy can...

14Aug

First Aid

Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Fall 2026

Aug14, 2026 First Aid

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.): September 12, 2026 October 10, 2026 November 14, 2026 December 12, 2026 Register online at...