Blog / News & Information

16Dec

Additional December emergency food assistance benefits related to pandemic to be issued

Dec16, 2021 Food/ MDHHS/ Press Release

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 16, 2021 CONTACT: Bob Wheaton, 517-241-2112, wheatonb@michigan.gov Additional December emergency food assistance benefits related to pandemic to be issued LANSING, Mich. – All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment...

14Dec

Survey

You Still Have Time!

Dec14, 2021 Survey

The Resident Broadband Survey is coming to a close, but you still have time to respond, andyour information is important! The last day to complete the survey is December 28th. The survey has gotten a great response so far, but we would love to...

9Dec

Guest Post/ Safety

Marijuana & Alcohol Use in Livingston County: A Focus on Holiday Safety

Dec9, 2021 Guest Post/ Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Johnston Community Collaborative Planner 810.772.4827 | ajohnston@cmhliv.org December 3, 2021 Marijuana & Alcohol Use in Livingston County A Focus on Holiday Safety The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body is...

8Dec

Food/ Health

WIC Updates- Women, Infants, and Children

Dec8, 2021 Food/ Health

WIC Updates Due to the extension of the National Public Health Emergency, WIC can continue to offer remote services through at least mid-April 2022. Many clinics are also serving some clients in-person, so please contact your local WIC staff for more information about appointment...

8Dec

Safety/ Sleep

Holiday Travel Reminders

Dec8, 2021 Safety/ Sleep

Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. If you do choose to travel over the coming months, make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time...

7Dec

Health

Third Hand Smoke: What is it and what can I do?

Dec7, 2021 Health

Watch the new webinar! Presenters: Joni Detwiler, MSW, Public Health Consultant, MDHHS Maternal Infant Health Program; Carolyn Chaudhary, MPH, Consulting Contractor, MDHHS Tobacco Section; and Patti Kelly, MPH, LMSW, Infant Safe Sleep Program Consultant, MDHHS Infant Safe Sleep Program Description: The negative health effects of smoking...

2Dec

Education/ Guest Post/ Kdg Readiness/ Office of Great Start/ Virtual Events

The President’s Plan for Pre-K and Child Care and What it Means for Michigan

Dec2, 2021 Education/ Guest Post/ Kdg Readiness/ Office of Great Start/ Virtual Events

The President’s Plan for Pre-K and Child Care and What it Means for Michigan Join us for a virtual discussion on The President’s Plan for Child Care and Pre-K and What It Means for Michigan with national experts Katie Hamm, Deputy Assistant Secretary...

1Dec

Guest Post

Native American Heritage Month

Dec1, 2021 Guest Post

Michigan Recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month Governor Whitmer proclaims the month of November as Native American Heritage Month in Michigan. Michigan is home to more than 240,000 American Indian or Alaska Native residents and twelve federally recognized Indian tribes, each a sovereign...

17Nov

Literacy/ Volunteer Opportunity

Too Small to Fail’s Family Advisory Council Application

Nov17, 2021 Literacy/ Volunteer Opportunity

Our partner, Too Small to Fail, has launched their 2022 Family Advisory Council applications! The goal of the Council is to strengthen initiatives, content, and resources to better reflect the voices and early childhood needs across the U.S. If you are a parent or...

14Oct

Collaborative Updates/ Community events

Strategic Planning Session for Great Start Livingston

Oct14, 2021 Collaborative Updates/ Community events

Thursday, October 23, 2021 9:30-11:30 AM at LESA Great Start Livingston is inviting you to participate in our Strategic Planning Process by attending our Community Partner Session on Thursday, October 21, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Livingston Educational Service Agency, 1425 W. Grand River, Howell. If you...

27Sep

Recalls/ Safety

Baby deaths spur recall of 3.3 million Boppy and Pottery Barn infant loungers

Sep27, 2021 Recalls/ Safety

Infant Product Recalled The Boppy Company recalls over 3 million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers after 8 infant deaths. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund. Contact The...

10Sep

ACES/ Developmental Milestones/ Disability/ Health

Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to lifelong effects

Sep10, 2021 ACES/ Developmental Milestones/ Disability/ Health

Up to 1 in 20 US school children may have FASDs People with FASDs can experience a mix of the following problems: Physical issues. low birth weight and growth. problems with heart, kidneys, and other organs. damage to parts of the brain. Which leads...

25Aug

Housing

Federal Eviction Moratorium is Extended, Michigan Renters and Landlords Urged to Seek Emergency Assistance Available Now

Aug25, 2021 Housing

President Biden issued a new federal moratorium on evictions in early August after the existing national moratorium expired. The new order extends through October 3, 2021. Millions in Emergency Rental Assistance funding are still available to Michigan renters and landlords. Any tenant or landlord may initiate...

23Aug

Early On

Early On Support for Children 0-3

Aug23, 2021 Early On

How can the Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) help if you suspect your infant or child may need more help? LESA supports children in the community ages birth through 3 with the help of our Early On program. This caregiver coaching program provides caregivers...

2Aug

Guest Post

Earned Income Tax Credit – You may qualify

Aug2, 2021 Guest Post

Did You Know? Each year thousands of Michiganders who are eligible for both federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) do not claim them! What is Earned Income Tax Credit? Earned Income Tax Credit, also called EITC, is an important benefit providing extra money...