LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March is Reading Month in Michigan. Throughout the month of March, people of all ages are encouraged to promote the importance of reading and parents are asked to explore the fun of reading with their children. “This month, we are reminded of the crucial role reading plays in...
Livingston County Community Members and Businesses, Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition Partners, One of the biggest barriers for people seeking to rejoin the workforce is the cost of child care — resulting in more and more parents being left out of the work force....
CPR/ Education/ First Aid/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety
Child Care Network is offering CPR and First Aid Training!
During COVID, we hit the pause button on many things, one of those being our CPR and First Aid trainings. We are excited to be offering these classes again. Our classes are open to early childhood professionals, parents, and the community. At this time...
Advocacy/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation
Lifting Our Voices: Michele Corey Child Advocacy Sumit
Registration is now open for the inaugural Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit, presented by Michigan’s Children, and targeted to honor grassroots advocates and activists working to make Michigan a more equitable place for children, youth and families. The day-long program takes place on April 27, 2023...
As reported by the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) on January 7, 2023: The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law on Sunday, December 29, 2022.The Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, passed in 2010, requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Michigan Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is transitioning back to its contract for Similac brand formulas starting Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service is...
Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Literacy/ Reading
Children Get Ready to Read at Family Fun Day: Celebrate Early Childhood
Kids, families, and friends are invited to Family Fun Day: Celebrate Early Childhood on Saturday, March 11 from 10:15 – 11:15am at 2/42 Church, 7526 Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI. Enjoy an interactive music concert with Beverly Meyer – The Music Lady at 10:30am....
Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition Members, Come be a part of Great Start Livingston! We are looking for a Parent Liaison. Learn more about this part time position here – GSL Parent Liaison Posting, It’s Kindergarten Registration Time! Read our blog It’s Kindergarten Registration Time! to learn...
Livingston County Health Department Acknowledges January as Radon Action MonthHOWELL, Michigan. – (January 3, 2023) January is National Radon Action Month – an opportunetime for Livingston County residents to test for radon in their homes, a health risk facingmillions of Americans. Because families are...
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...
