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20Dec

Family Coalition/ Local Business/ Parent Coalition/ Play

Experience Gift Ideas For Livingston County Littles

Dec20, 2023 Family Coalition/ Local Business/ Parent Coalition/ Play

Last-minute holiday shopping? Try one of these experience gift ideas for your Livingston County little ones! While costs can vary for each place, remember that just taking deliberate time to spend with your child during the holidays is a meaningful gift. Scroll to find...

20Dec

Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

2024 Fish and Loaves Schedule for Livingston County

Dec20, 2023 Family Coalition/ Food/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

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 by Love Inc. in partnership with local churches in Livingston County. In addition to the Sunday hot meals,...

19Dec

Drugs/ Health/ Virtual Learning

Freedom From Smoking – Virtual Program

Dec19, 2023 Drugs/ Health/ Virtual Learning

Are you ready to quit tobacco? Join MyMichigan Health for a free, eight session, virtual group workshop led by American Lung Association trained facilitators. This program is for current smokers, vapers and tobacco users, 18 years old and older. Sessions are Mondays, January 8...

14Dec

Dental/ Press Release

Bill Signed To Ensure Michigan Children have a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten

Dec14, 2023 Dental/ Press Release

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to ensure Michigan Children have a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten. “These bills will prioritize the health and safety of our children by testing dental health at a young age,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office, we have expanded access and lowered the cost...

13Dec

Food/ Parent Resources/ Resources

Help with Food and Groceries in Livingston County

Dec13, 2023 Food/ Parent Resources/ Resources

No family deserves to go hungry in a time of need. Below you will find many resources to help with food and groceries in Livingston County Michigan. Livingston County Food Programs Livingston Hunger Council – Nourishing our community by championing food access and education....

12Dec

Recalls/ Safety/ Sleep

Infant Products Recalled

Dec12, 2023 Recalls/ Safety/ Sleep

Infant Products RecalledMoonseasleep pack and play mattresses are recalled due to suffocation hazard for infants and violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pack and play mattresses and contact Moonseasleep via email at service@moonseasleep.com to receive a full refund and...

8Dec

Communication/ Disability

Visuals for Meeting Santa

Dec8, 2023 Communication/ Disability

Are you meeting Santa soon? You might find this communication board and social story helpful! Find more social stories for the holidays here

8Dec

Disability/ Support

SibShops are BACK!

Dec8, 2023 Disability/ Support

January 16, 2024, 5 PM – 7 PM 2/42 Community Center, Brighton What are Sibshops? Sibshops provide support and guidance to siblings (ages 8-12) of children with special medical or developmental needs. Siblings are encouraged to share the challenges and celebrate the joy with brothers...

8Dec

Disability/ Parent Resources/ Support/ Uncategorized

ARC Parent Support Group

Dec8, 2023 Disability/ Parent Resources/ Support/ Uncategorized

December 18th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Join the Arc Livingston Parent Support Group. A chance to get together with other parents of children or adults with disabilities to network, get support and give support. Meetings are held in-person on the third Monday of each...

8Dec

Events/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders

Sober Holiday Events and Meetings

Dec8, 2023 Events/ Guest Post/ Health/ Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workgroup compiled a list of sober events and meetings to support those in recovery throughout the holiday season. Please share with your networks! You can access the SUD and Mental Health Resource Guide online here: Or on the SUD Workgroup page....

8Dec

Education/ Housing/ OLHSA

OLHSA’s Homebuyer Education Webinar January 9, 2024 – 9am – 2pm

Dec8, 2023 Education/ Housing/ OLHSA

The Homebuyer Ed webinar is a very interactive webinar presented via ZOOM, and is conducted in partnership with professionals from the banking and real estate industries. OLHSA provides information and activities to help you understand the home buying process; including working with real estate...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Safety

Get Ahead of Lead

Dec8, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Safety

Updates on Michigan’s efforts to lead the nation in preventing lead exposure. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the Get Ahead of Lead statewide strategy to identify and take steps to prevent lead exposure from household plumbing. Get Ahead of Lead...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet

Dec8, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Peak fall foliage is also a peak time for ticks! Ticks can stay active longer into the fall and winter whenever outdoor temperatures are above freezing. In the Midwest, that period of tick activity is growing as climate change is extending the frost-free season...

6Dec

Safety

Staying Warm this Winter

Dec6, 2023 Safety

Utility Assistance Programs Warm Up Across the State If you or your family need a place to escape the cold, make sure to find a warming shelter in your area. Below are links to warming shelters across the state. For assistance with housing or...

6Dec

Literacy

Workshop for Early Childhood Educators: A Joyous Way To Learn! Presented by Jim Gill

Dec6, 2023 Literacy

Promote Readiness, Literacy, and Inclusion Through Active Music Play FY24 – Jim Gill Workshop Flyer by Account, GSL

5Dec

MiLEAP

Gov. Whitmer Launches Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential

Dec5, 2023 MiLEAP

New department focused on developing talent to fill in-demand jobs, early learning and higher education, improving long-term student outcomes, and growing economy LANSING, Mich. — On Friday, Dec 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially launched operation of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and...

Experience Gift Ideas For Livingston County Littles

2024 Fish and Loaves Schedule for Livingston County

Freedom From Smoking – Virtual Program

Bill Signed To Ensure Michigan Children have a Dental Check-Up Before Kindergarten

Help with Food and Groceries in Livingston County

Infant Products Recalled

Visuals for Meeting Santa

SibShops are BACK!

ARC Parent Support Group

Sober Holiday Events and Meetings

OLHSA’s Homebuyer Education Webinar January 9, 2024 – 9am – 2pm

Get Ahead of Lead

Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet

Staying Warm this Winter

Workshop for Early Childhood Educators: A Joyous Way To Learn! Presented by Jim Gill

Gov. Whitmer Launches Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential

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