Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time
Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time
Families in Livingston County are invited to attend the Second Annual Livingston County Parent Summit and Wellness Fair, taking place: 📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026⏰ 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Parker Middle School400 Wright Road, Howell, MI 48843 This FREE community event focuses on: Tech, Talk, and Well-Being: Finding...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Community events/ Newsletters
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Community events/ Newsletters
Read our February Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/46dIDDN Building Community Connections That Support Families At Great Start Livingston, our commitment remains the same: Building community connections that support families of young children. Why does this matter? Because in Livingston County: There are over 11,600 children ages 0–5 23% of households are ALICE...
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Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
We’re still smiling from the joy that filled the air during our recent Books & Beats concert at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton! With more than 300 families joining us to sing, dance, and celebrate early literacy, it was a true reflection of Livingston County’s vibrant family community. 💙...
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Summer Lunch Bunch 2025
Community events/ Food/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Resources/ Support
Community events/ Food/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Resources/ Support
Salvation Army of Livingston County’s Summer Lunch Bunch 2025 is back for the season! 📅 June 4 – August 7, 2025📍 Select locations weekly throughout Livingston County This summer, families across Livingston County are invited to enjoy free lunches, fresh produce, and take-home craft packs—with no registration, no ID,...
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Backpacks for Kids/ Community events/ Events/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ School
Backpacks for Kids/ Community events/ Events/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ School
The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) is proud to host the 24th Annual Backpacks for Kids event to help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Each year, this countywide initiative supports families experiencing financial hardship by providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. With the...
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Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
The May 2025 Great Start Collaborative (GSC) meeting is your chance to come together with fellow Livingston County partners, parents, and providers to explore the HOPE Framework—Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and build a stronger, more connected community for our youngest residents. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28🕘 Time: 9:00...
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Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for sunshine, storytime, and sweet connections! ☀️ Great Start Livingston is excited to host another season of free community playdates for families with young children (ages 0–8) in Livingston County. These playdates provide a relaxed, welcoming space for families to...
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Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition
Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition
On Friday, April 11, Great Start Livingston brewed up more than just coffee at Biggby Coffee in Howell. We built relationships, shared resources, and strengthened community connections for families of young children across Livingston County. Our Family Liaisons, Breanne and Lauren, were at Biggby from 10 a.m. to noon,...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Newsletters
Community events/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Newsletters
Make the Most of May with Great Start Livingston! Read our FULL MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER here: https://conta.cc/3EJa7GS Livingston County families, this month is bursting with opportunities to learn, play, and grow together—without spending a dime. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to connect with your child or just need...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Disability/ Guest Post
Community events/ Community Partner/ Disability/ Guest Post
At Great Start Livingston, we’re proud to work alongside many organizations that help families thrive. One of those key partners is Arc Livingston. Arc’s mission centers on advocating for and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and they consistently lead the way in creating welcoming, inclusive community spaces....
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Community events/ Early Childhood Education/ Education/ Events
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, inspiring discussion, and a toolkit...
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Community events/ Developmental Milestones/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Mental Health
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 We all want our kids...
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