4-Session Parent Workshop facilitated by MSU-Extension 5:30- 7:45PM Thursdays, October 6-27 Location: LESA, 1425 W. Grand River, Howell Dinner 5:30 – 6:00 pm Class 6:00 – 7:45 pm FREE DINNER & CHILDCARE (Childcare spots are limited) Stress Less with Mindfulness is a four-class series...
Literacy
First-Ever Little Free Library Mobile App Helps Readers Find Book-Sharing Boxes Anywhere in the World.
With more than 125,000 Little Free Libraries in all 50 U.S. states and 112 countries, the new app makes it easier than ever to access books! The Little Free Library app is available for download now on iOS and Android devices.The free app makes...
Breastfeeding has health benefits for both babies and mothers. Breast milk provides a baby with ideal nutrition and supports growth and development. Breastfeeding can also help protect baby and mom against certain illnesses and diseases. Five great benefits of breastfeeding. Breast milk is the...
Parent Representation
Opportunities for Parent Representation on the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC)
The Governor appointed Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) has vacancies for several parent representatives and a service provider. The purpose of the MICC is to advise and assist the Michigan Department of Education in matters related to Early On. The MICC membership includes: Five parents of infants...
Press Release/ Substance Use Disorders
Local International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Johnston Community Collaborative Planner 810.772.4827 | ajohnston@cmhliv.org August 22, 2022 International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month A Focus on Safety, Knowledge and Prevention The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body is...
Child Care
40% of Michigan’s Working Families with Kids Under Age 12 Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care
Are child care costs hurting your budget? You could be newly eligible for financial relief through a child care subsidy. Michigan has made changes so that more families like yours can send their kids to high-quality child care while keeping more money in your...
Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support
Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Children and Families – 2022
The Great Start Livingston Pediatric and Family Health Committee is please to share the Summer 2022 Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide) for Livingston County families and children prenatal to age 8. This guide will help you identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports...
for parents and their kids. Four Wednesday evening sessions from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. It takes time for children to develop emotional intelligence—the ability to perceive, understand and manage emotions. Parents can play a key role in this development by helping their child...
Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer
Fun in the Sun
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- Summer is a great time to get kids outdoors. The benefits of exposing children to nature early in life have been well documented. According to Ming Kuo, Ph.D., a researcher at...
Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer
Summer Safety Tips
Let the Summer Fun begin. However you spend your summer, here are a few tips to keep your adventures as safe as they are fun. Safe at Home and Play Never leave a child unattended in a car. Hydrate! Take frequent water breaks in the...
Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources
Building a Diverse Doula Workforce in Southeast Michigan
Press Release – July 5, 2022 The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative (PQC) received grant funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to expand the Doula workforce to include more diverse representation to promote accessible, welcoming, culturally, and racially aligned labor support to address health disparities...
