LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council joins child abuse and neglect organizations across Michigan and around the country each April to commemorate National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) chose the blue pinwheel, an uplifting reminder of the happy and safe...
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
👋 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...
CPR/ First Aid
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR Upcoming Classes for Families and Providers – Spring 2025
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:...
Keeping your child safe on the road starts with the right car seat. Michigan has updated its Child Passenger Safety Law, effective April 2, 2025, with new rules designed to better protect our youngest passengers. Here’s what Livingston County families need to know: 🍼...
MSU Extension/ Parent Education
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development April 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 April offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team...
Events/ Family Activities/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
2025 Spring Break Ideas for Livingston County Littles
Sticking around Livingston County for spring break and need something to do? Below you will find ideas for each day to keep your child ages 0-8 busy all week long! If you are unable to get out, just remember that time at home simply...
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner
Honoring Service & Strengthening Our Community – Spirit of the Community Breakfast
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...
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:...
