Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition
Parenting Awareness Month FUN
March is Parenting Awareness Month! Check out the month-long activity calendar PAM created! Items included:
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
New gun safety laws to protect families go into effect February 13 – Requires secure storage of firearms to prevent access by minors, enacts penalties
LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law requiring secure storage of firearms goes into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of...
Our Annual Parent & Family Survey is now live! Please take a few minutes to let us know your biggest concern or needs for children ages 0-8 as well as any challenges you face as a caregiver. By completing this survey, you will be entered in a drawing for one of three $25...
Diapers/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
FREE Diapers Available at Livingston County Health Department in 2024
Each month the Livingston County Health Department in partnership with the Monroe County Opportunity Program will be distributing FREE diapers and wipes to in-county families that meet income requirements. Simply visit the Health Department between 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the dates below....
From McCaskill Family Services Newsletter Divorce is a topic that people rarely like to talk about. It can be messy, heartbreaking, and challenging for everyone involved. However, during a difficult and ever changing time for your family, talking about divorce is one of the most important...
Child Care/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ MiLEAP/ Parent Coalition
Refer a Friend to Start or Grow Their Small Child Care Program with Wonderschool and earn up to $500
Do you know someone who is interested in opening their own small child careprogram or expanding their current child care program? We’d love to chat withthem about how Wonderschool can help them navigate the process andprovide grant technical assistance at absolutely no cost to...
Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County
Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us here at Great Start Livingston! Kindergarten registration in Livingston County is held between January and April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the...
Ready, Set, Roll! Calling Families for Strolling Thunder 2024 Families! You know it best – our country can be a better place for babies. That is why ECIC is partnering with ZERO TO THREE to identify families for Strolling Thunder™. Do you have a...
Meet Your New Advisor – Kasey! January 16, 2024, 5 PM – 7 PM “I am so excited to provide a fun and caring atmosphere for these siblings,” explained Kasey Hilton, an Advocate with The Arc Livingston and the new advisor for Sibshops. “As a...
Registration is now open for the next Michigan Alliance for Families IEP Course. Parents are invited to register for a free five-week IEP Course. Learn to improve the quality of your contributions to your child’s IEP and increase your ability to address concerns using the...
Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
Summer EBT for Michigan Students – Deadline is January 31
This upcoming summer, eligible families will be able to receive money for select food items through the new Summer EBT program. The Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program has officially ended. However, the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a permanent Summer EBT program for...
Livingston County’s Planning Department is updating their Master Plan and is asking for your input. The flyer with link and QR code are attached and the direct link to the survey is below. Feel free to pass it on and share. The survey takes...
Brandline recalls HEAO High Chairs due to risk of suffocation, entrapment and laceration hazards and violation of Federal Safety Standards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Brandline collect at 302-261-5366 or via e-mail at maxlead.us@gmail.com for instructions on how to dispose of the...
Family Coalition/ Grandparents/ MSU Extension/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Virtual Learning
January-March, 2024 MSU Extension and the Kinship Care Resource Center Kinship Caregiver workshops
Are you a relative caring for children in your family who are not your own? If so, these kinship caregiver classes are for you! The MSU Kinship Care Resource Center and Michigan State University Extension present Kinship Caregiver Workshops and Series For more information on...
Family Coalition/ Local Business/ Parent Coalition/ Play
Experience Gift Ideas For Livingston County Littles
Last-minute holiday shopping? Try one of these experience gift ideas for your Livingston County little ones! While costs can vary for each place, remember that just taking deliberate time to spend with your child during the holidays is a meaningful gift. Scroll to find...
Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
2024 Fish and Loaves Schedule for Livingston County
Fishes and Loaves offers FREE community style dinners every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. These are on a first come, first served basis and are coordinated by Love Inc. in partnership with local churches in Livingston County. In addition to the Sunday hot meals,...
