Results from our Annual Parent & Family Survey are in! The Parent and Family Committee has reviewed the Annual Parent and Family Survey results. More than 450 parents responded to our survey. Questions were asked from a parent perspective and from the child perspective. Based on feedback, here at...
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Local Breastfeeding Resources Livingston County Health Department Resources, Breastfeeding Resources: For more breastfeeding information: La Leche League – Brighton
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Postpartum Support International – 1-800-944-4773 When you contact the HelpLine, you will be asked to leave a confidential message and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed. Support for moms and...
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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 enrollment is based upon income...
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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 Housing Development Authority – Section 8 Housing Locator Habitat for Humanity, Home Ownership...
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Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) Shuttle service to Detroit Metro Airport Other Livingston County Transportation Options
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Help with reducing challenging behavior Tips for helping with specific behavior issues MSU Extension – Click on the following to understand why children might misbehave and how to effectively respond: Talk with your child’s pediatrician. It’s always important to talk about your concerns with your child’s pediatrician. Find child...
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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 other programs for those in...
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High quality early childhood programs focus on the safety of all children, offer developmentally appropriate curriculum and have a knowledgeable and well-trained staff. The staff works to and support the health, nutrition, and social well-being in a diverse environment. Check out the resources below to find quality, affordable and...
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Check out these ideas for Where To Find Low Cost / Free Activities in Livingston County Michigan! Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low-Cost supports, services, and activities in Livingston County for parents & families: Head to the Livingston County libraries! There are many FREE, FUN...
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Parental burnout is a common occurrence, especially in families with young children. Here are some tips to cope from Healthline: Resources Mental Health Care In need of professional help? Consult this list of mental health resources for Livingston County residents. MSU Extension Variety of programming from mindfulness workshops to...
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Community Mental Health Community Mental Health provides therapy and psychiatric services for children, youth, and families. Livingston Catholic Charities Livingston County Catholic Charities Mental Health Counseling Program is designed to provide you with valuable tools and to help you find the energy and strength to solve the issues you...
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Schools are currently accepting registrations and enrolling children into Kindergarten. Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. If your child will be age 5 by September 1, 2024, we encourage you to register him/her for Kindergarten as...
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Communication is a necessary part of life. Use these resources to help develop communication skills with your child(ren). Resources from MSU Extension PBS Kids Early On Michigan If you are worried that your child is not reaching milestones compared to other children of the same age, it might be...
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Is your child ready to learn to use the potty all on their own? Michigan State University Extension early childhood educators expect that most children are physically capable of toilet training between the ages of 18 months and 3 years of age. However, physical capability and emotional readiness do not always...
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