Promote Readiness, Literacy, and Inclusion Through Active Music Play FY24 – Jim Gill Workshop Flyer by Account, GSL
New department focused on developing talent to fill in-demand jobs, early learning and higher education, improving long-term student outcomes, and growing economy LANSING, Mich. — On Friday, Dec 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially launched operation of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 4, 2023 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, WuthC@michigan.gov MDHHS recognizes National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4-8 Michigan residents urged to get flu vaccine LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week this week and reminding...
Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Reasons To Visit Our Livingston County Libraries This Holiday Season
The libraries in Livingston County are special places for families to gather. There is no shortage of FREE fun to be found there, either, from special events to weekly story times. A few of our libraries chimed in to share some great things they...
Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
MSU Extension Child and Family Development December 2023 Offerings
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December Offerings MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you! Follow our Facebook page...
Great Start Livingston in partnership with the Livingston County Early Literacy Collaboration present a FREE children’s concert series for Livingston County children ages 0-5 and their families! Each child in attendance will receive a FREE book, while supplies last. Come read, sing, and dance...
We have a new name under Great Start Livingston! Our Parent Coalition is now called the Family Coalition. We are excited about this change and opportunity to remind our families we are here to serve everyone raising children ages 0-8 in Livingston County. Core...
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...
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...
Community Partner/ Social Emotional Health/ Support
2023-2024 Social Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Children and Families
The Great Start Livingston Social Emotional Well-Being Committee is pleased to share the 2023-2024 Social Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Livingston County families with children ages prenatal to 8. This guide is intended to help families identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports...

