NOVEMBER 2026 | COMMUNITY AWARENESS November Is Homeless Awareness Month Homelessness doesn’t always look the way we expect. Housing instability can affect families with young children right here in Livingston County. Throughout November, local organizations are coming together to raise awareness, share resources, and...
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 November. Parenting brings plenty of questions, and sometimes a little information, reassurance, or a new strategy can...
Diapers/ Parent Resources
FREE Diapers Available at Livingston County Health Department Through 2027
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....
❄️ Save the Dates | Winter 2026–2027 Winter Fun Is Coming to Livingston County! Help Me Grow Livingston and Great Start Livingston are excited to announce our FREE Winter Playdate Series for children ages 0–5 and their families! Join us for four mornings of...
Community Partner/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Support
Creating Connections to a Better Future: How Michigan Works! Southeast Supports Our Livingston County Families
Guest Post by Dawn Awrey, Service Center Manager; Livingston County Every parent knows that the love we have for our children is our greatest motivator. We want to give them the world—a safe home, a stable life, and every opportunity to chase their dreams....
Food/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources
Livingston County Holiday Food Assistance Programs for 2026
The holiday season is a time for gathering, sharing meals, and making memories with loved ones. For individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, however, this time of year can bring additional challenges. The Livingston County Hunger Council is sharing local resources to help Livingston...
Community events/ Community Partner
Shop with a Cop 2026: Nominations Open for Livingston County Children
Livingston County is getting ready for the 22nd annual Shop with a Cop event, an opportunity that brings local law enforcement officers and children together for a special day of connection, community and holiday shopping. Programs like Shop with a Cop provide an opportunity...
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 October. Parenting brings plenty of questions, and sometimes a little information, reassurance, or a new strategy can...
Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Activities/ STEAM
FREE Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night at LESA November 12
FREE Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night at Livingston ESA! Calling all little scientists, builders, artists, inventors and explorers! Help Me Grow Livingston and Great Start Livingston invite Livingston County families with children ages 0–5 to join us for a FREE evening of hands-on fun, creativity...
Literacy/ Parent Education
Reading Starts Long Before Kindergarten: What Livingston County Families Learned About Reading, Brains & Resilience
How do you help a young child learn to read?For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, learning to read begins long before a child can read words independently. The foundation grows through talking, listening, playing with language, sharing books, drawing and writing, building relationships, and giving...
Community Partner/ Help Me Grow/ STEAM
Help Us Bring STEAM to Life for Livingston County’s Littlest Learners
Help Bring S.T.E.A.M. to Life for Livingston County’s Littlest Learners What does science look like when you’re 2? It might be dropping a ball down a ramp over and over again to see what happens. Technology might mean pushing a button and discovering that...
