Schools are currently accepting registrations and enrolling children into Kindergarten. Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. If your child will be age 5 by September 1, 2021 – we encourage you...
Great Start Livingston – Social Emotional Resources Below are some resources and activities which will help you support your child’s social-emtional development as they prepare for kindergarten: Transition to Kindergarten – Social Emotional Development Every day interactions and activities can help your child continue...
Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Ages and Stages Questionnaire – FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years Complete an ASQ for your child through the end of June and be entered into a drawing to win...
The Arc of Livingston County – Advocacy, information and referrals to support people with developmental disabilities, and their families, in Livingston County Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) – Financial help and family support for children with chronic health conditions, 1-800-359-3722
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), 517-546-8500 Assistance with basic needs including food and housing Salvation Army – Rent assistance, emergency shelter assistance Love INC – Assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and transportation Housing Resources in Livingston County MichiganState Housing...
Period of PURPLE Crying – A way to understand your baby’s crying during a period of normal infant development. Most babies begin this period from about 2 weeks to 4 months old. What does PURPLE crying stand for? Click HERE to learn more and...
WIC (Women Infant Children) – Health & nutrition program for pregnant & breastfeeding women and children up to age 5. Enrollment based upon income and nutritional needs. Different food packages are provided for different categories of participants. WIC foods include infant cereal, iron-fortified adult...
Postpartum Support International 1-800-944-4773 Livingston Catholic Charities – Counseling services Suicide Prevention Hotline – 1-800-273-8255 Make sure to talk with your doctor!
Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) Curb-to-Curb Transit Service, Reservations: 517-546-6600 Healthcare transportation Shuttle service to Detroit Metro Airport Other Livingston County Transportation Options
High quality early childhood programs focus on the safety of all children, offer developmentally appropriate curriculum, a knowledgeable and well-trained staff and support the health, nutrition and social well-being in an environment that supports diversity. Check out the below resources to find quality, affordable...
Help with reducing challenging behavior Click on Backpack Connection in Related Resources for parent tip sheets Tips for helping with specific behavior issues MSU Extension – Click on the following to understanding why children might misbehave and how to effectively respond: Attention Power Hurt...
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Mental Health/ Social Emotional Health
Mental Health Support for Myself or Child
Community Mental Health – Child & family therapy and psychiatric services Programs Intake process or call 517-546-4126 Livingston Catholic Charities – Counseling NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Social Emotional Resources – Local Counseling & Therapy Mental Health Resources – MDHHS (Michigan Department of...
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. Bountiful Harvest – Local pantry with food, clothes, and other programs for those in...
Women Infant Children – 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 enrollment is based upon...
