Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. Kindergarten registration begins in January – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect with you and your child...
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LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting three virtual baby fairs for new or expecting parents in December. At the events, families will have opportunities to learn about available resources, important health and safety information and ask questions directly to program experts. The events...
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July 13 – August 31, 2022 | 12 – 2 p.m.Wednesdays: July 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Who can attend Foster Parents Adoptive Parents Relative Caregivers Birth Parents What you’ll learn How trauma can affect a child’s behavior, feelings, and view of the world in profound...
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It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages! All of our county libraries have fun events planned this summer. The libraries provide free/low-cost activities for children and families. Summer Reading programs encourage children to read and help develop...
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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/Follow us on Great Start Livingston Facebook MSU Extension, Parenting Education Sleeping, Crying, Driving FREE 3-week online course for parents Videos and interactive content on infant safe sleep, how to...
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Virtual Baby Safety Fair, Winter & Indoor Safety, Wednesday, February 16, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Join the Oakland County Health Division for a virtual baby fair to learn about important safety information to keep your baby or grandbaby safe. Open to all caregivers. Registration required.
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Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. Kindergarten registration begins in January – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect with you and your child...
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The President’s Plan for Pre-K and Child Care and What it Means for Michigan Join us for a virtual discussion on The President’s Plan for Child Care and Pre-K and What It Means for Michigan with national experts Katie Hamm, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Early...
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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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Join us as we talk about early care and education! Register at: http://bit.ly/pdgneeds What do you think is the most pressing need for families with children ages birth to 5 in Michigan? What can the State of Michigan do to help families with children ages birth to 5? Let’s...
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Parents and guardians of young children are often confused about where to find information on programs serving young children, and how they are regulated and organized statewide. Let me try to unscramble some of the information for you and give you some resources to use! The Great Start to...
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