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19Jun

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development July Offerings

Jun19, 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 July offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...

18Jun

Foster Care/ Guest Post

Support Youth Experiencing Foster Care

Jun18, 2024 Foster Care/ Guest Post

Make a Difference in Your Community Michigan Foster Care is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth. Whether you are a current foster parent, a prospective parent, or a community supporter, you play an important role in the foster care community. ...

18Jun

Food

Summer 2024 Food Resources for Livingston County

Jun18, 2024 Food

Check out some summer 2024 food resources for Livingston County below. Always make sure to visit the Livingston Hunger Council for more information or check out this blog post for additional help with food and groceries. SUMMER LUNCH BUNCH The Summer Lunch Bunch is...

18Jun

Child Care

Military Childcare Options

Jun18, 2024 Child Care

Written by: Caitlin Fazio- Quality Improvement Specialist and Family Support Program Specialist at Child Care Network/Great Start to Quality Southeast Resource Center Families are able to find child care and other beneficial resources for their family at www.militarychildcare.com. On-base child care can be limited...

5Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition

2024 Annual Parent and Family Survey Results

Jun5, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition

Results from our Annual Parent & Family Survey are in! The Parent and Family Committee has reviewed the Annual Parent and Family Survey results. More than 450 parents responded to our survey. Questions were asked from a parent perspective and from the child perspective....

5Jun

Education/ MiLEAP/ Preschool/ Press Release

MiLEAP Announces Funding to Expand Access to No-Cost, High Quality PreK for Over 5,000 Four-Year-Olds

Jun5, 2024 Education/ MiLEAP/ Preschool/ Press Release

June 04, 2024 $8.7M in Great Start Readiness Program Start Up Grants will be used to open 348 more new and expanded preK classrooms, continuing progress toward PreK for All Today, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced it has awarded $8.7M...

5Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Child Care/ Preschool

Finding Affordable Preschool or Child Care

Jun5, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Child Care/ Preschool

High quality early childhood programs focus on the safety of all children, offer developmentally appropriate curriculum and have a knowledgeable and well-trained staff. The staff works to and support the health, nutrition, and social well-being in a diverse environment. Check out the resources below...

5Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events

Where To Find Low Cost / Free Activities in Livingston County

Jun5, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events

Check out these ideas for Where To Find Low Cost / Free Activities in Livingston County Michigan! Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low-Cost supports, services, and activities in Livingston County for parents & families: Head to the Livingston County libraries!...

5Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources

Reducing Parent Stress and Burn Out

Jun5, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources

Parental burnout is a common occurrence, especially in families with young children. Here are some tips to cope from Healthline: Resources Mental Health Care In need of professional help? Consult this list of mental health resources for Livingston County residents. MSU Extension Variety of...

4Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Kdg Readiness

2024 Kindergarten Readiness

Jun4, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Kdg Readiness

Schools are currently accepting registrations and enrolling children into Kindergarten. Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. If your child will be age 5 by September 1, 2024, we encourage you to...

4Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Communication/ Language/ Reading

Help My Child With Language and Literacy Development

Jun4, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Communication/ Language/ Reading

Communication is a necessary part of life. Use these resources to help develop communication skills with your child(ren). Resources from MSU Extension PBS Kids Early On Michigan If you are worried that your child is not reaching milestones compared to other children of the...

4Jun

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

6 Tips For Potty Training Success

Jun4, 2024 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Is your child ready to learn to use the potty all on their own? Michigan State University Extension early childhood educators expect that most children are physically capable of toilet training between the ages of 18 months and 3 years of age. However, physical capability and...

30May

Family Coalition/ Food/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching

Cooking with a Croc

May30, 2024 Family Coalition/ Food/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching

Cooking with a Croc is a program designed to unite children and their parents in a fun and creative cooking experience. Utilizing the Talking is Teaching method, you and your children will have the opportunity to cook together while incorporating reading and communication skills....

30May

Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching

Talking is Teaching Livingston

May30, 2024 Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching

Great Start Livingston is a proud partner of Talking is Teaching Livingston. Talking is Teaching – Talk, Read, Sing launched in the fall of 2018 supported by The Community Foundation for Livingston County and the Livingston Educational Service Agency. The campaign is designed to...

Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development July Offerings

Support Youth Experiencing Foster Care

Summer 2024 Food Resources for Livingston County

Military Childcare Options

2024 Annual Parent and Family Survey Results

MiLEAP Announces Funding to Expand Access to No-Cost, High Quality PreK for Over 5,000 Four-Year-Olds

Finding Affordable Preschool or Child Care

Where To Find Low Cost / Free Activities in Livingston County

Reducing Parent Stress and Burn Out

2024 Kindergarten Readiness

Help My Child With Language and Literacy Development

6 Tips For Potty Training Success

Cooking with a Croc

Talking is Teaching Livingston

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