High quality early childhood programs focus on the safety of all children, offer developmentally appropriate curriculum, a knowledgeable and well-trained staff and support the health, nutrition and social well-being in an environment that supports diversity. Check out the below resources to find quality, affordable and available preschool and/or child...
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Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), 517-546-8500 Assistance with basic needs including food and housing Salvation Army – Rent assistance, emergency shelter assistance Love INC – Assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation Housing Resources in Livingston County Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Section...
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Livingston Essential Transportation Service (LETS) Curb-to-Curb Transit Service, Reservations: 517-546-6600 Healthcare transportation Shuttle service to Detroit Metro Airport Other Livingston County Transportation Options
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WIC (Women Infant Children) – Health & nutrition program for pregnant & breastfeeding women and children up to age 5. Enrollment based upon income and nutritional needs. Different food packages are provided for different categories of participants. WIC foods include infant cereal, iron-fortified adult cereal, vitamin C-rich fruit or...
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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 need....
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Now Open – our Annual Parent & Family Survey. Your input will help Great Start Livingston better serve families in Livingston County with resources, supports, and programs! Please complete this brief survey and let us know what your concerns and/or needs are for your children ages Birth to 8....
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Results from our Annual Parent & Family Survey are in! The Parent and Family Committee has reviewed the Annual Parent and Family Survey results. A total of 298 parents responded to our survey. Congratulations to our 3 winners: Rose B, Kelly C and Alyson M. Kelly, Rose and Alyson completed our Annual...
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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, 2021 – we encourage you to register him/her for Kindergarten...
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Great Start Livingston – Social Emotional Resources Below are some resources and activities which will help you support your child’s social-emtional development as they prepare for kindergarten: Transition to Kindergarten – Social Emotional Development Every day interactions and activities can help your child continue to grow and develop in...
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Great Start Livingston – Child Development Resources Ages and Stages Questionnaire – FREE developmental screening tool and resources for children 2 months to 5 years Complete an ASQ for your child through the end of June and be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Literacy Basket for...
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The Arc of Livingston County – Advocacy, information and referrals to support people with developmental disabilities, and their families, in Livingston County Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) – Financial help and family support for children with chronic health conditions, 1-800-359-3722
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Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), 517-546-8500 Assistance with basic needs including food and housing Salvation Army – Rent assistance, emergency shelter assistance Love INC – Assistance with basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and transportation Housing Resources in Livingston County MichiganState Housing Development Authority – Section 8...
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Period of PURPLE Crying – A way to understand your baby’s crying during a period of normal infant development. Most babies begin this period from about 2 weeks to 4 months old. What does PURPLE crying stand for? Click HERE to learn more and how you can help and...
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Great Start Livingston – To receive information about upcoming FREE/Low Cost parent workshops Join our Email distribution to and/or Like us on Great Start Livingston Facebook Check back soon for more information about our Fall 2021 Parent Workshop September 23, 30 and October 7, 14 via Zoom MSU...
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Click on the below links from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for information on how to keep your baby safe while he/she sleeps! Safe Sleep for Your Baby Baby Sleeping & Eating – What is Normal?
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