Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County
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...
Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy
2025 Year in Review: Building Community Connections That Support Livingston County Families
A Year Rooted in Connection and Collaboration As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: families thrive when communities work together. Great Start Livingston exists to support families raising young children because no one should have to navigate parenting alone. As a system-building...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development January 2026 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 January offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
First Aid
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Winter 2025/2026
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.): December 20, 2025 January 24, 2026 February 21, 2025 Register online at www.SavingLivesFirstAidCPR.com Location: Christian...
Community Partner
A Huge Thank You to Dave and Karen Rex for Supporting Young Children in Livingston County
Great Start Livingston is incredibly grateful to Dave and Karen Rex for their extraordinary $30,000 donation in support of young children and families right here in Livingston County. This generous gift makes a real difference. It helps ensure that Great Start Livingston can continue...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December 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 December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Advocacy/ Fundraisers/ Livingston County United Way
Great Start Livingston Needs Your Support and Livingston County United Way is Stepping up to the Plate
Great Start Livingston was thrown a curve ball this fall with the elimination of our state funding. We have an urgent need for bridge funding to support us until more sustainable funding can be secured. Livingston County United Way has graciously offered to host...
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...
