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21Sep

Child Care/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships

Child Care and Preschool Free or Low-Cost Opportunities

Sep21, 2022 Child Care/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships

More Families Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Childcare in Michigan. Last month, Governor Whitmer celebrated bipartisan expansion for access to free or low-cost childcare for 150,000 more Michigan kids and their families. See the full press release. To help with outreach efforts, here...

19Sep

Community events/ Events/ Parent Coalition

Two- Part Parent Café Series – November at Fowlerville Library

Sep19, 2022 Community events/ Events/ Parent Coalition

Parent Cafés are a safe and supportive place to have facilitated conversations around the protective factors to help keep families strong day by day. Join us from 6:00-8:00 pm for FREE dinner and conversation each week at the Fowlerville Library on Wednesdays: November 2...

14Sep

MDHHS

LIVED EXPERIENCE/TRUSTED
ADVISORS STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT CIRCLES

Sep14, 2022 MDHHS

The Children’s Services Agency (CSA) is committed to elevating thevoices of those with lived experience within the child welfare system toinform the work of the department. As such, we are developing a teamof Trusted Advisors with lived experience. In the coming months, CSA will...

6Sep

Recalls

Infant Product Recalled

Sep6, 2022 Recalls

UPPA baby recallUPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Strollers are recalled. The stroller’s rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child’s fingertip gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use. You can contact UPPAbaby:Toll-free at 844-823-3132...

6Sep

Events/ Mental Health/ Parent Education

Stress Less with Mindfulness

Sep6, 2022 Events/ Mental Health/ Parent Education

4-Session Parent Workshop facilitated by MSU-Extension 5:30- 7:45PM Thursdays, October 6-27 Location: LESA, 1425 W. Grand River, Howell Dinner 5:30 – 6:00 pm Class 6:00 – 7:45 pm FREE DINNER & CHILDCARE (Childcare spots are limited) Stress Less with Mindfulness is a four-class series...

6Sep

Literacy

First-Ever Little Free Library Mobile App Helps Readers Find Book-Sharing Boxes Anywhere in the World.

Sep6, 2022 Literacy

With more than 125,000 Little Free Libraries in all 50 U.S. states and 112 countries, the new app makes it easier than ever to access books! The Little Free Library app is available for download now on iOS and Android devices.The free app makes...

29Aug

Parent Education/ Trauma

BE A TRAUMA INFORMED CAREGIVER

Aug29, 2022 Parent Education/ Trauma

Sept 27 – Nov 15, 2022 | 5:30 – 7p.m.Tuesdays: Sept. 27 | Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Nov. 1, 8, 15Who can attend Foster Parents Adoptive Parents Relative Caregivers Birth Parents What you’ll learn How trauma can affect a child’s behavior, feelings,...

29Aug

Breastfeeding/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Support

National Breastfeeding Month

Aug29, 2022 Breastfeeding/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Support

Breastfeeding has health benefits for both babies and mothers. Breast milk provides a baby with ideal nutrition and supports growth and development. Breastfeeding can also help protect baby and mom against certain illnesses and diseases. Five great benefits of breastfeeding. Breast milk is the...

26Aug

Parent Representation

Opportunities for Parent Representation on the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC)

Aug26, 2022 Parent Representation

The Governor appointed Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC) has vacancies for several parent representatives and a service provider. The purpose of the MICC is to advise and assist the Michigan Department of Education in matters related to Early On. The MICC membership includes: Five parents of infants...

24Aug

MDE

Early Childhood Standards of Quality Birth to Kindergarten Public Comment

Aug24, 2022 MDE

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Great Start is requesting public comment on the proposed Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Birth to Kindergarten. This document will be used to support the growth and development of all children birth through kindergarten...

24Aug

Press Release/ Substance Use Disorders

Local International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Events

Aug24, 2022 Press Release/ Substance Use Disorders

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Johnston Community Collaborative Planner 810.772.4827 | ajohnston@cmhliv.org August 22, 2022 International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month A Focus on Safety, Knowledge and Prevention The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body is...

11Aug

Child Care

40% of Michigan’s Working Families with Kids Under Age 12 Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care

Aug11, 2022 Child Care

Are child care costs hurting your budget? You could be newly eligible for financial relief through a child care subsidy. Michigan has made changes so that more families like yours can send their kids to high-quality child care while keeping more money in your...

3Aug

Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support

Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Children and Families – 2022

Aug3, 2022 Mental Health/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health/ Support

The Great Start Livingston Pediatric and Family Health Committee is please to share the Summer 2022 Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide) for Livingston County families and children prenatal to age 8. This guide will help you identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports...

26Jul

Food/ Infant

Tips for Finding Formula

Jul26, 2022 Food/ Infant

Formula supply can vary by store and region: Try calling ahead or searching the website of a WIC store or pharmacy to check their supply. If you are buying formula without using WIC benefits, make sure to shop at trustworthy stores or pharmacies. Check smaller...

26Jul

Safety

Car Seat Recall Information

Jul26, 2022 Safety

Clek, Inc. (Clek) is recalling the following booster seats: Olli boosters seats, model number OL12U2, manufactured between January 20, 2020 and May 10, 2022 Ozzi booster seats, model number OZ11U2, manufactured between March 1, 2020 and May 10, 2022 The installation diagram displaying the...

26Jul

Mental Health

The Michigan Stay Well program presents a free interactive workshop series

Jul26, 2022 Mental Health

for parents and their kids. Four Wednesday evening sessions from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. It takes time for children to develop emotional intelligence—the ability to perceive, understand and manage emotions. Parents can play a key role in this development by helping their child...

Child Care and Preschool Free or Low-Cost Opportunities

Two- Part Parent Café Series – November at Fowlerville Library

LIVED EXPERIENCE/TRUSTED
ADVISORS STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT CIRCLES

Infant Product Recalled

Stress Less with Mindfulness

First-Ever Little Free Library Mobile App Helps Readers Find Book-Sharing Boxes Anywhere in the World.

BE A TRAUMA INFORMED CAREGIVER

National Breastfeeding Month

Opportunities for Parent Representation on the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council (MICC)

Early Childhood Standards of Quality Birth to Kindergarten Public Comment

Local International Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Events

40% of Michigan’s Working Families with Kids Under Age 12 Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care

Tips for Finding Formula

Car Seat Recall Information

The Michigan Stay Well program presents a free interactive workshop series

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