Our Annual Parent & Family Survey is now live! At Great Start Livingston, we believe that strong families create strong communities. That’s why we’re asking for your input! Our 2025 Parent & Family Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU. This short survey helps us...
Community Events & Engagement/ Parent & Family Resources/ Perinatal & Maternal Health
Calling All Parents: Help Shape the Future of Perinatal Care in Livingston County!
Your voice matters! Are you a parent who has experienced pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care? Have you faced challenges or discovered amazing resources that made a difference in your journey? We want to hear from you! Join us for the Livingston County Perinatal Luncheon...
Advocacy/ Child Care/ Disability/ Early On/ Education/ Equity/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Health/ Home Visiting/ Kdg Readiness/ Leadership/ Literacy/ Maternal Infant Health/ MDE/ MDHHS/ MiLEAP/ Parent Representation/ School Readiness Campaign/ State of Michigan
Advocating for Livingston County’s Youngest Learners at Early Childhood Capitol Day!
Last week, Robin Schutz and Breanne Green proudly represented the Great Start Livingston Collaborative and Family Coalition at Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 in Lansing! We were joined by Madeline Garcia, a dedicated mom from our Family Coalition, who came to advocate for her...
Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Family Fun Day 2025: A Celebration of Early Literacy and Community Joy
What a day! Family Fun Day 2025 was a vibrant, joyful celebration of early literacy—and our hearts are still full from all the smiles, songs, and storybook moments we shared together. 🌟 Thank you to the 570+ families who joined us on March 15,...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development March 2025 Offerings
MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for March offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
The following resources help serve the American Sign Language and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Thank you to Early On for providing us with this fantastic list! Michigan Hands and Voices Website: https://www.mihandsandvoices.org/gbys My Deaf Child Website: https://www.mydeafchild.org Sign It! ASL This website:...
Awards/ Child Abuse Prevention
Award Nominations Sought for 2025 Champions for Children in Livingston County
LACASA Center’s CAP (Child Abuse Prevention) Council and Great Start Livingston are asking Livingston County residents to consider who are Champions for Children in our community. Nominees may be people whose support for children and families is evident in the work they do, or, in the...
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): Location: Christian House of Prayer, 9949 McGregor Rd., Pinckney Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes:...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development February 2025 Offerings
MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for February offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
By: Liz Fuss, Family Support Specialist, Child Care Network I have talked with many parents and families who are looking for child care or preschool for their child. Often, it is the first time they have done this search and have a lot of...
Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County
Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us here at Great Start Livingston! Kindergarten registration in Livingston County is held between January and April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the...
Community Partner/ Education/ Food/ Guest Post/ Health/ MSU Extension/ Parent Education/ Resources
MSU Extension’s free online program brings nutrition education to the public
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-extension-launches-online-nutrition-program Amy Shovels, Michigan State University Extension – November 11, 2024 Updated from an original article written by Erin Powell. My Way to Wellness provides guidance for better nutrition, food safety, and active living through a free online program. My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition...
Bundle Up! Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. Extreme cold, heavy rain, snow and ice, and heat waves can impact health. Of course, you are doing everything you can to keep your loved ones warm, so keep safety in mind...
Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release
LIPA Leaders in Policy Advocacy
A new year brings a new Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) cohort! LIPA is a comprehensive 6-month leadership development program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. The program focuses on cultivating empowered leaders within the disability rights...
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
“Little one, please stop crying. Oh wait. That’s me.” Parenting through mental health.
Join us! Register today: https://bit.ly/January25FC TOPIC: “Little one, please stop crying. Oh wait. That’s me.” Parenting through mental health. This workshop, happening in partnership with Unwritten Endings Youth and Family Therapy, will help parents recognize how their mental health impacts their perceptions and interactions with...
