We have a new name under Great Start Livingston! Our Parent Coalition is now called the Family Coalition. We are excited about this change and opportunity to remind our families we are here to serve everyone raising children ages 0-8 in Livingston County. Core...
Mental Health/ Substance Use Disorders
New Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Resource Guide Available for Livingston County
The Livingston County Human Services Collaborative (HSCB) is comprised of a membership that work together to coordinate health and human services across systems with a mission of Ensuring a system of support for members of our community. To this end, the Substance Use Disorder...
There has been great response to the permanent reading trails that have been placed in communities around Livingston County. Currently, there are permanent reading trails in Hartland Settlers Park, Fowlerville Rotary Mile and Genoa Township Hall Walking Trail. Visitors have the opportunity to learn...
A parent cafe is a small group, parent discussion-type of session which brings together parents to share ideas and thoughts. These events are facilitated by our family liaisons. More info: Barrier Reducers: In order to reduce barriers, we offer each family that attends: More...
Community Partner/ Social Emotional Health/ Support
2023-2024 Social Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Children and Families
The Great Start Livingston Social Emotional Well-Being Committee is pleased to share the 2023-2024 Social Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide for Livingston County families with children ages prenatal to 8. This guide is intended to help families identify local workshops, classes, therapy and supports...
Get in the spirit of the Halloween season with one of these fun, free or low-cost events happening in Livingston County. Halloween Storytime at Hamburg Library Friday, Oct. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. 10411 Merrill Road, Hamburg Visit the Hamburg Library for some not-too-scary stories...
Child Care/ Community Partner/ Finances/ Guest Post/ Parent Resources
How can splitting costs in three help solve the child care crisis in Michigan?
A recent report released by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce revealed a startling number — $2.88 billion. That’s how much insufficient child care is costing our state in lost economic activity. Two years ago, Michigan’s Tri-Share pilot program set out to address the multilayered...
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2023 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov Vision is “Zero Preventable Deaths, Zero Health Disparities” LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health has launched a new four-year plan focused...
LANSING, Mich. – As fall season begins, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encourages Michiganders to get free COVID-19 at-home tests through the federal government’s COVID-19 tests website and provides additional information about state-specific testing resources. As of Monday, Sept. 25,...
A rise in the sale of counterfeit car seats has become a growing concern for parents and caregivers focused on keeping their children safe on Michigan roads. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan...
Is paid family and medical leave something you’d like to see come to fruition? If so, Governor Whitmer is seeking your opinion! Currently around 77% of Michigan workers do not have access to paid family and medical leave, yet many Michiganders support the need...
What is the PUMP Act? The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) is a new law that makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, which has required since 2010 that employers nationwide provide reasonable break time and a...
