A common misconception surrounding American Sign Language is that only individuals in the Deaf Community use it. However, sign language can be used for children who are non-verbal and require other methods of communication, including children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other...
Baby Fair/ Education/ Events/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Virtual Events
MDHHS hosting three free virtual baby showers in December for new or expecting families
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting three virtual baby fairs for new or expecting parents in December. At the events, families will have opportunities to learn about available resources, important health and safety information and ask questions directly...
Protecting you and your child from the harmful effects of lead Winter is on its way, which means we will be spending more time indoors. For those with infants or young children at home or visiting during the holidays, it is especially important to...
Child Care/ Parent Resources/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships
Startup grants available to launch businesses or help newly licensed child care facilities
Grants will help tackle child care crisis The State of Michigan has opened applications for start up grants to lower costs for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a child care business. Through this opportunity there are many resources available such as webinars, toolkits and...
Parent Representation
Parent Leadership Opportunity – Caring for MI Future Regional Child Care Planning Grant
The Michigan Department of Education is leading a comprehensive, statewide effort – Caring for MI Future – to increase the number of licensed child care programs across the state. The purpose of the Child Care Regional Planning grants is to accelerate community-level efforts to...
Hello families! The newly forming Parent Impact Network, led jointly by MDHHS and MDE is looking for four experienced parent leaders to partner with state-level organizational champions to create a more coordinated and collaborative system of family and parent engagement in Michigan. Impact Networks...
As we approach the upcoming 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, we are excited to invite you to contribute to our online hub. The hub is designed to elevate the voices of people across the country who’ve experienced hunger and the...
Drugs/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders
Marijuana in 2022: Data, Impacts and Public Health Considerations, October 18, 2022 FREE Webinar
The Livingston County Community Alliance, Howell Public Schools, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and the National Marijuana Initiative (NMI) are pleased to announce that both Ed Shemelya and Dale Quigley will be joining us to discuss marijuana legalization, its impacts and issues of public health concerns. Specifically,...
DEAR PARENT: Visit GetInternet.gov today to check your family’s eligibility for $30 off your monthly internet bill and to sign up to save! High-speed internet is a necessity – especially for students. That’s why the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law created the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)...
Child Care/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships
Child Care and Preschool Free or Low-Cost Opportunities
More Families Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Childcare in Michigan. Last month, Governor Whitmer celebrated bipartisan expansion for access to free or low-cost childcare for 150,000 more Michigan kids and their families. See the full press release. To help with outreach efforts, here...
Community events/ Events/ Parent Coalition
Two- Part Parent Café Series – November at Fowlerville Library
Parent Cafés are a safe and supportive place to have facilitated conversations around the protective factors to help keep families strong day by day. Join us from 6:00-8:00 pm for FREE dinner and conversation each week at the Fowlerville Library on Wednesdays: November 2...
UPPA baby recallUPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Strollers are recalled. The stroller’s rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child’s fingertip gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use. You can contact UPPAbaby:Toll-free at 844-823-3132...
