Period of PURPLE Crying – A way to understand your baby’s crying during a period of normal infant development. Make sure to also talk with your child’s doctor about your concerns.
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Mental Health
Help with Postpartum Depression in Livingston County and Beyond
Postpartum Support International – 1-800-944-4773 When you contact the HelpLine, you will be asked to leave a confidential message and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Doula/ Pregnancy
Prenatal Care and Pregnancy Support in Livingston County
Livingston County/Michigan Resources Women Infant Children (WIC) – Federal health and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and children ages birth up to age five. WIC also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and help accessing health care and other resources. WIC...
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), 517-546-8500 Salvation Army – Rent assistance, emergency shelter assistance Love INC – Assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation Shelter/Utilities Resources in Livingston County Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Section 8 Housing Locator...
Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) Shuttle service to Detroit Metro Airport Other Livingston County Transportation Options
No family deserves to go hungry in a time of need. Below you will find many resources to help with food and groceries in Livingston County Michigan. Livingston County Food Programs Livingston Hunger Council – Nourishing our community by championing food access and education....
Help with reducing challenging behavior Tips for helping with specific behavior issues MSU Extension – Click on the following to understand why children might misbehave and how to effectively respond: Talk with your child’s pediatrician. It’s always important to talk about your concerns with...
Pregnancy Help Clinic – Earn While You Learn Program The Earn While You Learn Program (E.W.Y.L) is available to any individual who is expecting or currently caring for a baby or toddler up to age 3. Bountiful Harvest – Local pantry with food, clothes, and...
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
We’ve Distributed More Than 1,500 Books In 2025!
At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading. So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 1,500 books to young children across Livingston County, and we’re just getting started! That’s 1,500+ moments of imagination sparked,...
Hello Great Start Livingston community!Here’s what’s happening this week for families, caregivers, and early childhood partners across Livingston County. Read the weekly update here: https://conta.cc/3YIQJAB Great Start Collaborative Meeting📅 Wednesday, May 28 | 🕘 9:00–11:45 AMCome learn about the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive...
Summer is just about here, and with it comes endless opportunities to play, explore, and grow! The 2025 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is your go-to guide for keeping little learners engaged all summer long while getting ready for the exciting journey into kindergarten. Each...
Infant/ MDHHS
Michigan Blood Lead Testing Rules Finalized; Physicians Now Required To Order Testing For Children At Ages 12 Months and 24 Months
LANSING, Mich. – To help prevent and address lead poisoning of Michigan children as soon as possible, laws requiring physicians provide blood lead testing to all young children in Michigan are now in effect. In October 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into...
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
H.O.P.E. in Action: Join the May 2025 Great Start Collaborative Meeting
The May 2025 Great Start Collaborative (GSC) meeting is your chance to come together with fellow Livingston County partners, parents, and providers to explore the HOPE Framework—Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and build a stronger, more connected community for our youngest residents. 📅 Date:...
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ School
✏️🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week: Livingston County, We See You!
May 6–10, 2025 | Teacher Appreciation Month: All of May At Great Start Livingston, we know teachers do far more than teach, they love, inspire, encourage, and advocate. Whether you’re in a K-12 classroom, a preschool, a therapy room, or visiting families at home:...
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
You’re Invited: Partner with Us at Great Start Livingston Summer Playdates!
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for sunshine, storytime, and sweet connections! ☀️ Great Start Livingston is excited to host another season of free community playdates for families with young children (ages 0–8) in Livingston County. These playdates provide a relaxed,...
