There has been great response to the permanent reading trails that have been placed in communities around Livingston County. Currently, there are permanent reading trails in Hartland Settlers Park, Fowlerville Rotary Mile and Genoa Township Hall Walking Trail. Visitors have the opportunity to learn...
A parent cafe is a small group, parent discussion-type of session which brings together parents to share ideas and thoughts. These events are facilitated by our family liaisons. More info: Barrier Reducers: In order to reduce barriers, we offer each family that attends: More...
Community Partner/ Social Emotional Health/ Support
2023-2024 Social Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Children and Families
The Great Start Livingston Social Emotional Well-Being Committee is pleased to share the 2023-2024 Social Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Livingston County families with children ages prenatal to 8. This guide is intended to help families identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports...
Get in the spirit of the Halloween season with one of these fun, free or low-cost events happening in Livingston County. Halloween Storytime at Hamburg Library Friday, Oct. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Visit the Hamburg Library for some not-too-scary stories...
Child Care/ Community Partner/ Finances/ Guest Post/ Parent Resources
How can splitting costs in three help solve the child care crisis in Michigan?
A recent report released by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce revealed a startling number — $2.88 billion. That’s how much insufficient child care is costing our state in lost economic activity. Two years ago, Michigan’s Tri-Share pilot program set out to address the multilayered...
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov Vision is “Zero Preventable Deaths, Zero Health Disparities” LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health has launched a new four-year plan focused...
LANSING, Mich. – As fall season begins, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages Michiganders to get free COVID-19 at-home tests through the federal government’s COVID-19 tests website and provides additional information about state-specific testing resources. As of Monday, Sept. 25,...
A rise in the sale of counterfeit car seats has become a growing concern for parents and caregivers focused on keeping their children safe on Michigan roads. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan...
Is paid family and medical leave something you’d like to see come to fruition? If so, Governor Whitmer is seeking your opinion! Currently around 77% of Michigan workers do not have access to paid family and medical leave, yet many Michiganders support the need...
What is the PUMP Act? The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) is a new law that makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, which has required since 2010 that employers nationwide provide reasonable break time and a...
If your home was damaged in recent storms, local leaders are looking for your feedback! You can report damage in Eaton County at this link. Damage experienced in Ingham, Livingston or Oakland counties should be reported at this link. Residents should be as detailed as possible...
Recalls/ Safety
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using iCraves Infant High Chairs Due to Suffocation, Entrapment, and Fall Hazards; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using iCraves high chairs because they do not comply with federal safety standards for high chairs and for infant sleep products and pose a suffocation risk, as well...
Raising children is hard work! Amidst the chaos and never-ending messes, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. If only parenting could come with a manual…Unfortunately, there is not just ONE book, article, magazine, Facebook group, blog, and/or parenting website that encompasses everything...
