Blog / News & Information

1May

Children with disabilities can visit Potter Park Zoo for Free with FALCONERS Program

May1, 2023 Disability/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun

Potter Park Zoo in Lansing has a program called FALCONERS, which is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique challenges (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in...

28Apr

Events/ Outdoor Activities/ School/ School Readiness Campaign

Summer Activity Calendar

Apr28, 2023 Events/ Outdoor Activities/ School/ School Readiness Campaign

Our Summer Activity Calendar is here! This calendar is filled with fun games, ideas and activities for you and your child. Working on these activities together will be great practice to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. This calendar was designed for children getting ready...

28Apr

Safety

Tips for our curious, adventurous kids

Apr28, 2023 Safety

A WINDOW TO SAFETY From the moment our babies start to crawl, the world is a magical place filled with new adventures and discoveries. We want to create an environment where kids have the freedom to explore and discover and have fun. That means...

26Apr

Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Resources

Visit Destinations for a Discount with the Michigan Activity Pass

Apr26, 2023 Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Resources

The Michigan Activity Pass, also know as the MAP Pass, provides free or discounted access to hundreds of state parks, historic sites, cultural attractions, campgrounds and recreation areas across Michigan, and is a great resource for families looking for budget-friendly fun. The program is...

24Apr

Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning

Free Mindfulness Workshops Online in May

Apr24, 2023 Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning

The MSU Extension office has two upcoming workshops for adults that may be helpful in reducing parental stress. Both are FREE to attend and will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. Brief Practices in Mindfulness Online Workshop Monday, May 811:30 a.m. – 12:30...

20Apr

Health

Check Your Mail for Medicaid Coverage

Apr20, 2023 Health

Check your mail! Under a pandemic ruling, Michigan wasn’t able to remove anyone from the state’s Medicaid program. Now the state is paring back. Thousands of residents could lose coverage without noticing until their next doctors’ appointment or prescription refill. Read More Here.

20Apr

Press Release/ Resources/ Safety

ProtectMiChild Registry keeps kids safe from adult ads online

Apr20, 2023 Press Release/ Resources/ Safety

LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel today encouraged Michigan parents and schools to sign up for the state’s ProtectMiChild Registry in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. ProtectMiChild is a free and secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented...

18Apr

MDHHS/ Prenatal/ Trauma

Call For Input: Trauma-Informed Care Case Studies Needed

Apr18, 2023 MDHHS/ Prenatal/ Trauma

The Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative, Region 9, trauma-informed care workgroup received funding to develop trauma-informed care trainings for perinatal professionals across the State of Michigan. The workgroup is asking for help to inform case studies that will be shared in the training. The training’s purpose will be...

18Apr

Events/ Leadership/ Preschool

April 21st Is Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Professionals Day

Apr18, 2023 Events/ Leadership/ Preschool

This Friday, April 21 is Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Professionals Day. This day is held to honor our early childhood educators, which includes infant, toddler and preschool teachers, in-home childcare providers, licensed exempt providers, home visitors, pediatricians and more. Governor Whitmer made a proclamation...

17Apr

Fathers/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning

Foundations of Fatherhood Summit 2023

Apr17, 2023 Fathers/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning

Foundations of Fatherhood Summit’s 2023 event is titled Wide World of Fathering and will be held May 16-17, 2023, virtually. The 2-day event costs $50 to attend. The Foundations of Fatherhood Summit exists to advance fatherhood and families in Michigan communities. The goals of the...

17Apr

Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Children Trust Michigan raises awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Apr17, 2023 Child Abuse Prevention/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Children Trust Michigan is recognizing the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect with a month of activities that will culminate with a special ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, at the State Capitol. Activities and initiatives planned throughout Michigan as part of...

12Apr

Press Release

Share your thoughts on your future in Michigan

Apr12, 2023 Press Release

Governor Whitmer and the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity have put a call out to Michigan residents to share their thoughts on long-term priorities for our state. The short survey asks questions regarding job opportunities as well as cost barriers when it comes...

11Apr

Events/ Health/ Women

FREE Women’s Health Event

Apr11, 2023 Events/ Health/ Women

Trinity Health Ann ArborApril 29, 2023 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center5320 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti Cancer Screenings and EducationSee, Test & Treat® is a prevention and health education program for uninsured and underinsured women.

10Apr

Budget/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Resources/ Resources

Museums For All: Free or Reduced Admission for EBT Cardholders

Apr10, 2023 Budget/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Resources/ Resources

Through the Museums for All program, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. Participating museums provide...

10Apr

Kdg Readiness/ Literacy

Brighton Library Launches 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Apr10, 2023 Kdg Readiness/ Literacy

The Brighton District Library has launched the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program for children, ages 0-5, in an effort to help with early literacy skills. The program is free and encourages kids to reach the goal of reading 1,000 books before their first day...

6Apr

Dental/ Guest Post

MDHHS expands dental benefits for Medicaid beneficiaries

Apr6, 2023 Dental/ Guest Post

LANSING, Mich. — To improve access to dental services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental providers. This redesigned benefit will directly help beneficiaries by increasing access to services,...