Great Start Livingston invites you to join us on Wednesday, September 2, from 9:00–11:45 a.m. at Livingston Educational Service Agency. This meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the work happening across Livingston County, connect with others who support young children and families, and look...
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are important times for families—and knowing when something may be wrong can make a critical difference. The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative is bringing Bridging the Gap in Postpartum Care: Critical Warning Signs to Washtenaw County on Monday, September...
Community Partner/ Literacy/ StoryWalk
Day of Caring Brings Fresh Stories to StoryWalks Across Livingston County
Day of Caring Brings Fresh Stories to StoryWalks Across Livingston County There is something special about seeing a community come together to create opportunities for young children and families. This August, Great Start Livingston was fortunate to once again participate in Livingston County United...
Looking for practical parenting support you can access from home? Michigan State University Extension has a full lineup of FREE online classes for parents and caregivers this September. Parenting brings plenty of questions, and sometimes a little information, reassurance, or a new strategy can...
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): September 12, 2026 October 10, 2026 November 14, 2026 December 12, 2026 Register online at...
What would you like to see at Livingston County’s parks? Now is your chance to help shape the future of Fillmore and Lutz County Parks! Livingston County is updating its 2023–2027 Park and Open Space Plan, and community input is an important part of...
Community Partner
Celebrating Community: Great Start Livingston and Family Liaison Breanne Green Honored at the 2026 Howell Melon Social
Community is at the heart of the Howell Melon Festival. For generations, the festival has brought neighbors, families, businesses, and community organizations together to celebrate Howell and the people who help make it a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family....
Education/ Food/ School
Free School Meals Are Back for Every Michigan Student—Here’s Why You Should Still Complete the Education Benefits Form
As another school year begins, Michigan families can once again count on free breakfast and lunch for every student through the Michigan School Meals program. For many parents, that means one less expense to worry about. But there is one important task families should...
Community Partner/ Postpartum/ Pregnancy/ Transportation
Help Improve Transportation for Pregnant Families in Livingston County
Share Your Experience to Help Shape Better Access to Perinatal Care Transportation should never be a barrier to receiving prenatal care, postpartum support, or healthcare for a new baby. Yet for many families, getting to appointments can be one of the biggest challenges during...
We are proud to share these fantastic upcoming programs on behalf of the MSU Extension Child and Family Development team! Whether you are trying to handle toddler tantrums, looking for ways to co-parent more effectively, or working as an early childhood professional needing MiRegistry...
Community events/ Community Partner/ Health/ Postpartum/ Pregnancy
Help Improve Maternal & Infant Health: Join the Region 9 Family & Community Town Hall
Families and community members are invited to join the Region 9 September Family & Community Town Hall on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. The Region 9 Town Hall is a quarterly opportunity for families, community members, healthcare providers, doulas, public health professionals,...
An estimated 1 million Michigan children will receive $120 in food assistance benefits this summer LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announce the continuation of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)...
We are proud to share these fantastic upcoming programs on behalf of the MSU Extension Child and Family Development team! Summer is fully underway, but parenting challenges and professional development needs don’t take a vacation! Whether you are trying to handle toddler tantrums, looking...
LivCo Connected Safety Event Safety. Connection. Peace of Mind. Great Start Livingston and Help Me Grow Livingston are sharing this community event as a resource for Livingston County families. LivCo Connected is a community-driven public safety initiative designed to strengthen communication, trust, and outcomes...
