Parents: We encourage you to talk to your Legislators and share how this dedicated funding for early childhood systems building supports children, families, and communities in real and lasting ways. Your outreach is powerful! Great Start Collaborative Livingston families are directly affected by the...
Advocacy/ Budget/ Collaborative Updates
When Families Need Help, They Turn to Us — But Time Is Running Out
When Families Need Help, They Turn to Us For almost 20 years, Great Start Livingston has been the place families turn to when they need help. We are Livingston County’s early childhood hub — connecting families, schools, health providers, and community partners so every...
Brighton/ Kdg Readiness/ Preschool
Brighton Area Schools Hosts A Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten & Universal Preschool Parent Meeting
Is your child ready to take the exciting next step in their education journey? Brighton Area Schools (BAS) is here to help you prepare! Families with children ages 4–6 are invited to a Parent Meeting to learn all about the fantastic early education programs...
In a move that has caught communities and educators off guard, Michigan’s newly approved state budget has eliminated funding for Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs) across the state. These vital early childhood networks—present in every county—have been the backbone of family support, kindergarten readiness, and...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development October 2025 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 October offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Livingston County law enforcement agencies with the support of Walmart, Livingston County Department of Health and Human Services, and The Well Church are planning the 21st annual day to Shop with a Cop. Livingston County’s Shop with a Cop program has made Christmas memorable for thousands of local...
Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
2025 Fish and Loaves Schedule for Livingston County
Fishes and Loaves offers FREE community style dinners every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. These are on a first come, first served basis and are coordinated in partnership with local churches in Livingston County. In addition to the Sunday hot meals, there are other...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development September 2025 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 September offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Are you pregnant, registered for WIC, and interested in helping researchers learn more about supporting moms-to-be? The University of Michigan is inviting first-time mothers to join the Special Delivery Program, a research study designed to help new moms maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy....
Community Events & Engagement/ StoryWalk
Unadilla Township Celebrates New StoryWalk at Community Park
A Night of Reading, Walking, and Community On Thursday, August 14, 2025, families gathered at the Unadilla Township Community Park in Gregory to celebrate the kickoff of a brand-new StoryWalk® installation. Children and caregivers strolled along the paved path, stopping at each panel to...
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.): Location: Christian House of Prayer, 9949 McGregor Rd., Pinckney Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes:...
We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on The Simply Cherry Collection, Stop #2 on the Stories in Storefronts StoryWalk® in Downtown Howell! This local gem is more than just a shop—it’s a community connector that celebrates school pride, family bonds, and meaningful partnerships. 💬...
Mark your calendar—Saturday, August 2 is the day to get your little ones ready to start the school year strong! Join Great Start Livingston and our partners at the Livingston County Health Department for Ready, Set, School!—a free, fun, and interactive back-to-school event designed...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development August 2025 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 August offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Community Partner/ Disability/ Equity
Disability Pride Month: Why It Matters—and Why You Should Care
By Kasey Hilton, Development Associate / Advocate, Arc Livingston Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate—and reckon with—the presence, power, and potential of the largest minority group in the world: the disability community. As a disability advocate, former educator, and mother to a...
