Blog / News & Information

1Nov

New Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Resource Guide Available for Livingston County

Nov1, 2023 Mental Health/ Substance Use Disorders

The Livingston County Human Services Collaborative (HSCB) is comprised of a membership that work together to coordinate health and human services across systems with a mission of Ensuring a system of support for members of our community. To this end, the Substance Use Disorder...

20Oct

Events/ Resources

Day of Hope

Oct20, 2023 Events/ Resources

At the Day of Hope Community Bible Church offers community members a chance to connect with community resources, receive a free haircut, handmade hats and gloves, to pick out a free coat for the winter and more. Day of Hope takes place on Saturday,...

20Oct

Community Partner/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Reading

Women United Reading Trails

Oct20, 2023 Community Partner/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Reading

There has been great response to the permanent reading trails that have been placed in communities around Livingston County. Currently, there are permanent reading trails in Hartland Settlers Park, Fowlerville Rotary Mile and Genoa Township Hall Walking Trail. Visitors have the opportunity to learn...

19Oct

Events/ Parent Cafe/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

What is a Parent Cafe?

Oct19, 2023 Events/ Parent Cafe/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

A parent cafe is a small group, parent discussion-type of session which brings together parents to share ideas and thoughts. These events are facilitated by our family liaisons. More info: Barrier Reducers: In order to reduce barriers, we offer each family that attends: More...

10Oct

Low Cost / Free Family Fun

2023 Halloween Events for Families in Livingston County

Oct10, 2023 Low Cost / Free Family Fun

Get in the spirit of the Halloween season with one of these fun, free or low-cost events happening in Livingston County. Halloween Storytime at Hamburg Library Friday, Oct. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Visit the Hamburg Library for some not-too-scary stories...

4Oct

Child Care/ Community Partner/ Finances/ Guest Post/ Parent Resources

How can splitting costs in three help solve the child care crisis in Michigan?

Oct4, 2023 Child Care/ Community Partner/ Finances/ Guest Post/ Parent Resources

A recent report released by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce revealed a startling number — $2.88 billion. That’s how much insufficient child care is costing our state in lost economic activity. Two years ago, Michigan’s Tri-Share pilot program set out to address the multilayered...

2Oct

Health/ Pregnancy/ Press Release

MDHHS launches new statewide action plan to improve birth equity

Oct2, 2023 Health/ Pregnancy/ Press Release

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov Vision is “Zero Preventable Deaths, Zero Health Disparities” LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health has launched a new four-year plan focused...

27Sep

COVID-19

MDHHS alerts Michiganders about Free COVID-19 testing options

Sep27, 2023 COVID-19

LANSING, Mich. – As fall season begins, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages Michiganders to get free COVID-19 at-home tests through the federal government’s COVID-19 tests website and provides additional information about state-specific testing resources. As of Monday, Sept. 25,...

19Sep

Parent Resources/ Safety

Car Seat Safety Tips + List of Livingston County Car Seat Technicians

Sep19, 2023 Parent Resources/ Safety

A rise in the sale of counterfeit car seats has become a growing concern for parents and caregivers focused on keeping their children safe on Michigan roads. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan...

14Sep

Parent Resources

Livingston County Shop With A Cop Program Now Accepting Referrals

Sep14, 2023 Parent Resources

Livingston County law enforcement agencies with the support of Walmart, Livingston County Department of Health and Human Services, Livingston Family Center, and The Well Church are planning the 19TH annual day to Shop with a Cop. The Shop with a Cop event benefits children who...

8Sep

Office of the Governor/ State of Michigan

Statewide Survey on Paid Family and Medical Leave

Sep8, 2023 Office of the Governor/ State of Michigan

Is paid family and medical leave something you’d like to see come to fruition? If so, Governor Whitmer is seeking your opinion! Currently around 77% of Michigan workers do not have access to paid family and medical leave, yet many Michiganders support the need...

6Sep

Breastfeeding/ Postpartum/ Women

Updates To The PUMP Act for Nursing Mothers

Sep6, 2023 Breastfeeding/ Postpartum/ Women

What is the PUMP Act? The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) is a new law that makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, which has required since 2010 that employers nationwide provide reasonable break time and a...

5Sep

Resources/ Safety/ State of Michigan

Help Local Leaders By Reporting Storm Damage

Sep5, 2023 Resources/ Safety/ State of Michigan

If your home was damaged in recent storms, local leaders are looking for your feedback! You can report damage in Eaton County at this link. Damage experienced in Ingham, Livingston or Oakland counties should be reported at this link. Residents should be as detailed as possible...

31Aug

Recalls/ Safety

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using iCraves Infant High Chairs Due to Suffocation, Entrapment, and Fall Hazards; Failure to Meet Federal Safety Standards

Aug31, 2023 Recalls/ Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using iCraves high chairs because they do not comply with federal safety standards for high chairs and for infant sleep products and pose a suffocation risk, as well...

28Aug

Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Parenting Websites: How to Decipher if Information is Credible

Aug28, 2023 Parent Education/ Parent Resources

Raising children is hard work! Amidst the chaos and never-ending messes, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. If only parenting could come with a manual…Unfortunately, there is not just ONE book, article, magazine, Facebook group, blog, and/or parenting website that encompasses everything...