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Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Support

🌱 Growing Happy, Healthy Kids – April 2025 Newsletter Highlights

Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Support
👋 Welcome! Spring is in full bloom — and so is our April newsletter! This month, Great Start Livingston is focused on creating Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) for our community’s littlest learners. Read on for highlights, free events, and parenting resources that support happy,...
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Community events/ Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Events

Building Strong Foundations: B-3 Early Literacy Workshop Empowers Livingston County Providers

Community events/ Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Events
On Saturday, April 5, early childhood professionals from across Livingston County gathered at the Livingston Educational Service Agency for an engaging, hands-on workshop focused on early literacy practices for our youngest learners. This free Birth-to-Three Early Literacy Essentials Workshop offered attendees valuable research-based strategies,...
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Community events/ Developmental Milestones/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Mental Health

Growing Happy, Healthy Kids: The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences

Community events/ Developmental Milestones/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Mental Health
Join us for the April Great Start Family Coalition Meeting 📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025📍 Livingston ESA, 1425 W. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843🍽️ Free Dinner at 5:45 PM | 👶 Free Childcare | 🕕 Meeting: 6:00–7:45 PM🔗 Register Here by April 15...
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Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events

🌟 Honoring the 2025 Champions for Children in Livingston County

Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
On April 2, 2025, the Howell Carnegie District Library was filled with music, celebration, and a sea of blue pinwheels as the community gathered for the annual Plant a Pinwheel event. Hosted by LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston,...
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Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources

Parent Voice Matters – Great Start Livingston’s Response to Feedback and Our New Gift of Indestructible Books

Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources
At Great Start Livingston, we deeply value parent voice and feedback. During our February Family Coalition Meeting: Making the Most of Read-Alouds, a common concern emerged from parents and caregivers: the fear that children would destroy books by ripping, tearing, or chewing on them....
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Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support

🧠 The Science of Strong Kids – March 2025 Newsletter Highlights

Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
👋 Welcome! At Great Start Livingston, we believe strong communities start with strong kids. In March, we explored how resilience is built, celebrated early literacy with a big family event, and continued connecting families to free local supports. Read on for highlights and tools...
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Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner

Honoring Service & Strengthening Our Community – Spirit of the Community Breakfast

Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner
This morning, we joined fellow community members at the Livingston County United Way’s Spirit of the Community & Volunteer Recognition Breakfast—a celebration of dedication, service, and collective impact. Held at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, the event brought together local leaders, volunteers, and organizations committed...