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Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events

🌟 Honoring the 2025 Champions for Children in Livingston County

Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
On April 2, 2025, the Howell Carnegie District Library was filled with music, celebration, and a sea of blue pinwheels as the community gathered for the annual Plant a Pinwheel event. Hosted by LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston,...
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Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources

Parent Voice Matters – Great Start Livingston’s Response to Feedback and Our New Gift of Indestructible Books

Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources
At Great Start Livingston, we deeply value parent voice and feedback. During our February Family Coalition Meeting: Making the Most of Read-Alouds, a common concern emerged from parents and caregivers: the fear that children would destroy books by ripping, tearing, or chewing on them....
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Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support

🧠 The Science of Strong Kids – March 2025 Newsletter Highlights

Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
👋 Welcome! At Great Start Livingston, we believe strong communities start with strong kids. In March, we explored how resilience is built, celebrated early literacy with a big family event, and continued connecting families to free local supports. Read on for highlights and tools...
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Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner

Honoring Service & Strengthening Our Community – Spirit of the Community Breakfast

Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner
This morning, we joined fellow community members at the Livingston County United Way’s Spirit of the Community & Volunteer Recognition Breakfast—a celebration of dedication, service, and collective impact. Held at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, the event brought together local leaders, volunteers, and organizations committed...
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Community Events & Engagement/ Parent & Family Resources/ Perinatal & Maternal Health

Calling All Parents: Help Shape the Future of Perinatal Care in Livingston County!

Community Events & Engagement/ Parent & Family Resources/ Perinatal & Maternal Health
Your voice matters! Are you a parent who has experienced pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care? Have you faced challenges or discovered amazing resources that made a difference in your journey? We want to hear from you! Join us for the Livingston County Perinatal Luncheon...
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Advocacy/ Child Care/ Disability/ Early On/ Education/ Equity/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Health/ Home Visiting/ Kdg Readiness/ Leadership/ Literacy/ Maternal Infant Health/ MDE/ MDHHS/ MiLEAP/ Parent Representation/ School Readiness Campaign/ State of Michigan

Advocating for Livingston County’s Youngest Learners at Early Childhood Capitol Day!

Advocacy/ Child Care/ Disability/ Early On/ Education/ Equity/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Health/ Home Visiting/ Kdg Readiness/ Leadership/ Literacy/ Maternal Infant Health/ MDE/ MDHHS/ MiLEAP/ Parent Representation/ School Readiness Campaign/ State of Michigan
Last week, Robin Schutz and Breanne Green proudly represented the Great Start Livingston Collaborative and Family Coalition at Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 in Lansing! We were joined by Madeline Garcia, a dedicated mom from our Family Coalition, who came to advocate for her...
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Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun

Family Fun Day 2025: A Celebration of Early Literacy and Community Joy

Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
What a day! Family Fun Day 2025 was a vibrant, joyful celebration of early literacy—and our hearts are still full from all the smiles, songs, and storybook moments we shared together. 🌟 Thank you to the 570+ families who joined us on March 15,...