Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community Impact & Volunteerism
Champions for Children: Nominate Someone Who Makes Livingston County Better for Kids
Do You Know a Champion for Children? Do you know someone who is making our community a safer, stronger, and better place for children to grow and thrive? The LACASA Center CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Council and Great Start Livingston / Help Me Grow...
We are excited to invite you to join Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) staff for a Talking is Teaching Parent Session, hosted in partnership with Agape City Church, this Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Middle School in Howell. This interactive session is designed for...
BUILDING PARENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD WITH KELSEY BISWANGER & STEPHANIE NICHOLLS FOUR THURSDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM FEBRUARY 26 & MARCH 5, 12, 19 This free, four-part series of online workshops will help parents understand the important role they have in positions of leadership. As...
Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time
Livingston County Parent Summit 2026: Finding Balance in a Digital World
Families in Livingston County are invited to attend the Second Annual Livingston County Parent Summit and Wellness Fair, taking place: 📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026⏰ 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Parker Middle School400 Wright Road, Howell, MI 48843 This FREE community event focuses on:...
Community Playdate Recap at the Legacy Center Families from across Livingston County gathered at the Legacy Center for an unforgettable winter Community Playdate. This one had not one, but two very special guests. Clifford the Big Red Dog and Elmo, brought to us by...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Community events/ Newsletters
February with Great Start Livingston: Play, Connect & Grow in Livingston County
Read our February Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/46dIDDN Building Community Connections That Support Families At Great Start Livingston, our commitment remains the same: Building community connections that support families of young children. Why does this matter? Because in Livingston County: There are over 11,600 children ages 0–5...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development February 2026 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 January offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Playdates/ STEAM
Learning Through Play: STEAM, Developmental Milestones, and Community at Our Playdate
This week, Great Start Livingston hosted a joyful community playdate focused on one simple but powerful idea: play is how young children learn best. It was so meaningful to meet many new families and have the chance to share more about Help Me Grow...
Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
2026-2027 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. Kindergarten registration begins in January – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect...
Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy
2025 Year in Review: Building Community Connections That Support Livingston County Families
A Year Rooted in Connection and Collaboration As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: families thrive when communities work together. Great Start Livingston exists to support families raising young children because no one should have to navigate parenting alone. As a system-building...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development January 2026 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 January offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
