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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Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Coalition
Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Coalition
Looking for a simple way to support local families? Stop into Biggby Coffee at 1485 N. Michigan Avenue in Howell (in the plaza with Jonna’s Market) anytime between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, April 11 to help raise funds for the Great Start Livingston Family Coalition! 💵...
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Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
Advocacy/ Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Involvement/ Community Partner/ Events
On April 2, 2025, the Howell Carnegie District Library was filled with music, celebration, and a sea of blue pinwheels as the community gathered for the annual Plant a Pinwheel event. Hosted by LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston, the event celebrates local heroes...
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Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
Community events/ Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Parent Coalition/ Support
👋 Welcome! At Great Start Livingston, we believe strong communities start with strong kids. In March, we explored how resilience is built, celebrated early literacy with a big family event, and continued connecting families to free local supports. Read on for highlights and tools to help your family grow!...
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Events/ Family Activities/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
Events/ Family Activities/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
Sticking around Livingston County for spring break and need something to do? Below you will find ideas for each day to keep your child ages 0-8 busy all week long! If you are unable to get out, just remember that time at home simply playing, talking, singing and reading...
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Advocacy/ Child Care/ Disability/ Early On/ Education/ Equity/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Health/ Home Visiting/ Kdg Readiness/ Leadership/ Literacy/ Maternal Infant Health/ MDE/ MDHHS/ MiLEAP/ Parent Representation/ School Readiness Campaign/ State of Michigan
Advocacy/ Child Care/ Disability/ Early On/ Education/ Equity/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Health/ Home Visiting/ Kdg Readiness/ Leadership/ Literacy/ Maternal Infant Health/ MDE/ MDHHS/ MiLEAP/ Parent Representation/ School Readiness Campaign/ State of Michigan
Last week, Robin Schutz and Breanne Green proudly represented the Great Start Livingston Collaborative and Family Coalition at Early Childhood Capitol Day 2025 in Lansing! We were joined by Madeline Garcia, a dedicated mom from our Family Coalition, who came to advocate for her 3-year-old son. Like so many...
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Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Community events/ Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
What a day! Family Fun Day 2025 was a vibrant, joyful celebration of early literacy—and our hearts are still full from all the smiles, songs, and storybook moments we shared together. 🌟 Thank you to the 570+ families who joined us on March 15, 2025 at 2|42 Community Center...
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Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun
Join us! Register today: https://bit.ly/January25FC TOPIC: “Little one, please stop crying. Oh wait. That’s me.” Parenting through mental health. This workshop, happening in partnership with Unwritten Endings Youth and Family Therapy, will help parents recognize how their mental health impacts their perceptions and interactions with their child. Learn strategies to...
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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Events/ Virtual Events
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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Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ Playdates
Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ Playdates
Our summer playdates have been added to our events tab: https://www.facebook.com/GreatStartLiv/events We’d love to see you this summer as we travel to 7 different parks in Livingston County with various community partners. These events are free and open to the public, and each family that visits will receive a...
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Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Our Summer Activity Calendar is here! This calendar is filled with fun games, ideas and activities for you and your child. Working on these activities together will be great practice to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. This calendar was designed for children getting ready to start kindergarten in the...
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