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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...
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Community Events & Engagement/ Parent & Family Resources/ Perinatal & Maternal Health

Calling All Parents: Help Shape the Future of Perinatal Care in Livingston County!

Community Events & Engagement/ Parent & Family Resources/ Perinatal & Maternal Health
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...