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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,...

12May

Events/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun

Plans for the Week?

May12, 2025 Events/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun

Free/Low-Cost Ideas Around Livingston County: Happy Monday! Here’s What’s Happening for Families This Week (May 12–18) Looking for something fun to do with your little ones? Here’s a weekly round-up of free and low-cost events for families in Livingston County, perfect for children ages...

12May

Weekly Communications

📬 Weekly Update – May 12, 2025

May12, 2025 Weekly Communications

Hello Great Start Livingston community!Here’s what’s happening this week for families, caregivers, and early childhood partners across Livingston County. Read the weekly update here: https://conta.cc/3YIQJAB Great Start Collaborative Meeting📅 Wednesday, May 28 | 🕘 9:00–11:45 AMCome learn about the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive...

8May

Family Activities/ Kdg Readiness

Our 2025 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is Here!

May8, 2025 Family Activities/ Kdg Readiness

Summer is just about here, and with it comes endless opportunities to play, explore, and grow! The 2025 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is your go-to guide for keeping little learners engaged all summer long while getting ready for the exciting journey into kindergarten. Each...

7May

Infant/ MDHHS

Michigan Blood Lead Testing Rules Finalized; Physicians Now Required To Order Testing For Children At Ages 12 Months and 24 Months

May7, 2025 Infant/ MDHHS

LANSING, Mich. – To help prevent and address lead poisoning of Michigan children as soon as possible, laws requiring physicians provide blood lead testing to all young children in Michigan are now in effect. In October 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into...

5May

Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources

H.O.P.E. in Action: Join the May 2025 Great Start Collaborative Meeting

May5, 2025 Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources

The May 2025 Great Start Collaborative (GSC) meeting is your chance to come together with fellow Livingston County partners, parents, and providers to explore the HOPE Framework—Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and build a stronger, more connected community for our youngest residents. 📅 Date:...

5May

Community Impact & Volunteerism/ School

✏️🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week: Livingston County, We See You!

May5, 2025 Community Impact & Volunteerism/ School

May 6–10, 2025 | Teacher Appreciation Month: All of May At Great Start Livingston, we know teachers do far more than teach, they love, inspire, encourage, and advocate. Whether you’re in a K-12 classroom, a preschool, a therapy room, or visiting families at home:...

5May

Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates

You’re Invited: Partner with Us at Great Start Livingston Summer Playdates!

May5, 2025 Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for sunshine, storytime, and sweet connections! ☀️ Great Start Livingston is excited to host another season of free community playdates for families with young children (ages 0–8) in Livingston County. These playdates provide a relaxed,...

5May

Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition

Building Community Over Coffee – Biggby Fundraiser Recap

May5, 2025 Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition

On Friday, April 11, Great Start Livingston brewed up more than just coffee at Biggby Coffee in Howell. We built relationships, shared resources, and strengthened community connections for families of young children across Livingston County. Our Family Liaisons, Breanne and Lauren, were at Biggby...

5May

Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Safety

Ditch the Hitchhikers: Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes This Spring

May5, 2025 Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Safety

Spring has sprung in Livingston County—and while we welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, it also means ticks and mosquitoes are back. These little hitchhikers can do more than just cause itchy bites. Some carry diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, and...

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!

Plans for the Week?

📬 Weekly Update – May 12, 2025

Our 2025 Kindergarten Summer Activity Calendar is Here!

Michigan Blood Lead Testing Rules Finalized; Physicians Now Required To Order Testing For Children At Ages 12 Months and 24 Months

H.O.P.E. in Action: Join the May 2025 Great Start Collaborative Meeting

✏️🌟 Teacher Appreciation Week: Livingston County, We See You!

You’re Invited: Partner with Us at Great Start Livingston Summer Playdates!

Building Community Over Coffee – Biggby Fundraiser Recap

Ditch the Hitchhikers: Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes This Spring

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