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26Aug

Opportunities for Parent Representation on the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC)

Aug26, 2022 Parent Representation

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...

24Aug

MDE

Early Childhood Standards of Quality Birth to Kindergarten Public Comment

Aug24, 2022 MDE

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Great Start is requesting public comment on the proposed Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten. This document will be used to support the growth and development of all children birth through kindergarten...

24Aug

Press Release/ Substance Use Disorders

Local International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Events

Aug24, 2022 Press Release/ Substance Use Disorders

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...

11Aug

Child Care

40% of Michigan’s Working Families with Kids Under Age 12 Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care

Aug11, 2022 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...

3Aug

Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support

Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Children and Families – 2022

Aug3, 2022 Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support

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...

26Jul

Food/ Infant

Tips for Finding Formula

Jul26, 2022 Food/ Infant

Formula supply can vary by store and region: Try calling ahead or searching the website of a WIC store or pharmacy to check their supply. If you are buying formula without using WIC benefits, make sure to shop at trustworthy stores or pharmacies. Check smaller...

26Jul

Safety

Car Seat Recall Information

Jul26, 2022 Safety

Clek, Inc. (Clek) is recalling the following booster seats: Olli boosters seats, model number OL12U2, manufactured between January 20, 2020 and May 10, 2022 Ozzi booster seats, model number OZ11U2, manufactured between March 1, 2020 and May 10, 2022 The installation diagram displaying the...

26Jul

Mental Health

The Michigan Stay Well program presents a free interactive workshop series

Jul26, 2022 Mental Health

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...

8Jul

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer

Fun in the Sun

Jul8, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Summer

“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...

7Jul

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer

Summer Safety Tips

Jul7, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Resources/ Play/ Resources/ Safety/ Summer

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...

6Jul

Food/ Summer

Summer Food Service Program

Jul6, 2022 Food/ Summer

Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup See files below for more info!

6Jul

Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources

Building a Diverse Doula Workforce in Southeast Michigan

Jul6, 2022 Doula/ Infant/ Parent Resources/ Pregnancy/ Prenatal/ Press Release/ Resources

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...

24Jun

Education/ Parent Education/ Trauma

Be a Trauma Informed Caregiver

Jun24, 2022 Education/ Parent Education/ Trauma

July 13 – August 31, 2022 | 12 – 2 p.m.Wednesdays: July 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Who can attend Foster Parents Adoptive Parents Relative Caregivers Birth Parents What you’ll learn How trauma can affect a child’s behavior, feelings, and view...

17Jun

Infant/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

Where Should Baby Sleep?

Jun17, 2022 Infant/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a firm, flat sleep area for your baby–a crib, portable crib, bassinet, or play yard (such as a pack and play) that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should...

16Jun

Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Vision

Children’s Vision Awareness Month

Jun16, 2022 Developmental Milestones/ Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Vision

It can be difficult to tell if a young child is struggling with their vision. Since children are still learning about the world around them, they may believe that everybody sees things the same way they do and therefore not report problems they are...

6Jun

Infant/ Recalls/ Safety

Infant Product Recalled

Jun6, 2022 Infant/ Recalls/ Safety

Asweets recalls wood baby activity push walkers due to strangulation hazard. Consumers should immediately take the recalled walkers away from children, stop using them until repaired and contact Asweets for instructions on getting free replacement rear wheels. Contact Asweets: Toll-free at 833-422-2028 By email at info@asweets.com Online at www.wonderandwise.com/productrecalls/activitywalker

Opportunities for Parent Representation on the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC)

Early Childhood Standards of Quality Birth to Kindergarten Public Comment

Local International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Events

40% of Michigan’s Working Families with Kids Under Age 12 Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care

Tips for Finding Formula

Car Seat Recall Information

The Michigan Stay Well program presents a free interactive workshop series

Fun in the Sun

Summer Safety Tips

Summer Food Service Program

Building a Diverse Doula Workforce in Southeast Michigan

Be a Trauma Informed Caregiver

Where Should Baby Sleep?

Children’s Vision Awareness Month

Infant Product Recalled

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