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19May

Advocacy/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Leadership

Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025: Advocacy in Action for Livingston County Families

May19, 2025 Advocacy/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Leadership

🎤 Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025: A Celebration of Parent Power and System Change Great Start Livingston invites parents and caregivers of children ages 0–8 to attend the Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025 on Thursday, May 22 in Lansing. The Lifting Our Voices Summit...

19May

Health/ Physical Well Being

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the Appeal for Livingston County Families

May19, 2025 Health/ Physical Well Being

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, a time to spotlight the dangers of tobacco and nicotine products and the growing need to protect young children from the industries that target them. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the Appeal,” sheds light on how tobacco and...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Education

Parenting Education and Workshops

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Education

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

Safe Sleep For My Baby

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Child Development and Milestone Information

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Developmental Milestones

Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Visit our website for a variety of resources to ensure your child is achieving appropriate milestones. Ages and Stages Questionnaire This is a FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years. Help...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Resources in Livingston County

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Breastfeeding

Local Breastfeeding Resources Livingston County Health Department Resources, Breastfeeding Resources: For more breastfeeding information:

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources

Support for My Child with Special Needs

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources

The Arc of Livingston County The Arc can assist with advocacy, information, and referrals to support people with developmental disabilities, and their families, in Livingston County. Additionally, they have a Parent Support Group that meets monthly. Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) Financial help...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Pregnancy

Help If My Baby Won’t Stop Crying

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Health/ Pregnancy

Period of PURPLE Crying – A way to understand your baby’s crying during a period of normal infant development. Make sure to also talk with your child’s doctor about your concerns.

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Mental Health

Help with Postpartum Depression in Livingston County and Beyond

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Mental Health

Postpartum Support International – 1-800-944-4773 When you contact the HelpLine, you will be asked to leave a confidential message and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Doula/ Pregnancy

Prenatal Care and Pregnancy Support in Livingston County

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Doula/ Pregnancy

Livingston County/Michigan Resources Women Infant Children (WIC) – Federal health and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and children ages birth up to age five. WIC also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and help accessing health care and other resources. WIC...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Housing

Adequate Housing in Livingston County

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Housing

Community Catalysts – Provides funding for affordable housing Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), 517-546-8500 Salvation Army – Rent assistance, emergency shelter assistance Love INC – Assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation Shelter/Utilities Resources in Livingston County Michigan State...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Transportation

Transportation Resources in Livingston County

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Transportation

Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) Shuttle service to Detroit Metro Airport Other Livingston County Transportation Options

13May

Food/ Parent Resources/ Resources

Help with Food and Groceries in Livingston County

May13, 2025 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. ...

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Pregnancy

Help with Diapers and Baby Supplies

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Pregnancy

Pregnancy Help Clinic – Earn While You Learn Program The Earn While You Learn Program (E.W.Y.L) is available to any individual who is expecting or currently caring for a baby or toddler up to age 3. Bountiful Harvest – Local pantry with food, clothes, and...

13May

Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy

We’ve Distributed More Than 1,500 Books In 2025!

May13, 2025 Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy

At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading. So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 1,500 books to young children across Livingston County, and we’re just getting started! That’s 1,500+ moments of imagination sparked,...

Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025: Advocacy in Action for Livingston County Families

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the Appeal for Livingston County Families

Parenting Education and Workshops

Safe Sleep For My Baby

Child Development and Milestone Information

Breastfeeding Resources in Livingston County

Support for My Child with Special Needs

Help If My Baby Won’t Stop Crying

Help with Postpartum Depression in Livingston County and Beyond

Prenatal Care and Pregnancy Support in Livingston County

Adequate Housing in Livingston County

Transportation Resources in Livingston County

Help with Food and Groceries in Livingston County

Help with Diapers and Baby Supplies

We’ve Distributed More Than 1,500 Books In 2025!

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