Guest Post by Dawn Awrey, Service Center Manager; Livingston County Every parent knows that the love we have for our children is our greatest motivator. We want to give them the world—a safe home, a stable life, and every opportunity to chase their dreams. But sometimes, finding the right...
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Livingston County is getting ready for the 22nd annual Shop with a Cop event, an opportunity that brings local law enforcement officers and children together for a special day of connection, community and holiday shopping. Programs like Shop with a Cop provide an opportunity for children and law enforcement...
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Help Bring S.T.E.A.M. to Life for Livingston County’s Littlest Learners What does science look like when you’re 2? It might be dropping a ball down a ramp over and over again to see what happens. Technology might mean pushing a button and discovering that something moves. Engineering could be...
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Great Start Collaborative • September 2, 2026 A Community That Picks Up the String Livingston County partners came together to reflect on an extraordinary year, celebrate the growth of Help Me Grow Livingston, and begin shaping the next chapter of our work supporting families with young children. Earlier this...
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Another summer of stories, family time, and exploring downtown Howell has come to a close! This week, our Great Start Livingston team made our way through downtown Howell to collect the final StoryWalk® panels from our 2026 Stories in Storefronts. Along the way, we had the opportunity to thank...
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Great Start Livingston invites you to join us on Wednesday, September 2, from 9:00–11:45 a.m. at Livingston Educational Service Agency. This meeting is an opportunity to celebrate the work happening across Livingston County, connect with others who support young children and families, and look ahead together as we begin...
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Pregnancy and the postpartum period are important times for families—and knowing when something may be wrong can make a critical difference. The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative is bringing Bridging the Gap in Postpartum Care: Critical Warning Signs to Washtenaw County on Monday, September 14, 2026. This free training...
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Day of Caring Brings Fresh Stories to StoryWalks Across Livingston County There is something special about seeing a community come together to create opportunities for young children and families. This August, Great Start Livingston was fortunate to once again participate in Livingston County United Way’s Day of Caring, and...
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Community is at the heart of the Howell Melon Festival. For generations, the festival has brought neighbors, families, businesses, and community organizations together to celebrate Howell and the people who help make it a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. This year, Great Start Livingston...
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Share Your Experience to Help Shape Better Access to Perinatal Care Transportation should never be a barrier to receiving prenatal care, postpartum support, or healthcare for a new baby. Yet for many families, getting to appointments can be one of the biggest challenges during pregnancy and a child’s first...
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Families and community members are invited to join the Region 9 September Family & Community Town Hall on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. The Region 9 Town Hall is a quarterly opportunity for families, community members, healthcare providers, doulas, public health professionals, and community partners to come...
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Click the map above to download a printable PDF. 📍 Download Printable StoryWalk Map Community Spotlight: Bredernitz, Wagner & Co., P.C. | Stories in Storefronts 2026 One of the best parts of Stories in Storefronts is seeing local businesses come together to support literacy, learning, and family engagement throughout...
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Little Artists’ Night – Arthur Secunda Museum Sparking Big Imaginations: Inside “Little Artists’ Night” What happens when you mix vibrant, world-class art with 265 babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families? A whole lot of beautiful chaos, creative energy, and brand-new masterpieces! On March 26, the Arthur Secunda Museum at...
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Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night: Big Curiosity, Hands-On Learning & Lots of Fun! What happens when more than 225 children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and community partners come together to play, build, experiment and discover? You get a pretty amazing night of learning through play! On May 7, 2026, Help Me...
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