Advocacy/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Advocacy/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
On May 22, the Great Start Livingston team traveled to Lansing to attend the Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit 2025, hosted by Michigan’s Children. We joined early childhood champions, youth leaders, and statewide advocates committed to one shared goal: making Michigan the best place to raise a child. From...
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Advocacy/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Leadership
Advocacy/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Leadership
🎤 Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025: A Celebration of Parent Power and System Change Great Start Livingston invites parents and caregivers of children ages 0–8 to attend the Lifting Our Voices Summit 2025 on Thursday, May 22 in Lansing. The Lifting Our Voices Summit is back for 2025 and...
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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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Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
🎉 What Happens When You Bring Families Together to Share Real-Life Ideas? You get a room full of laughter, creativity, and the kind of connection that makes our community stronger. Our May 2025 Family Coalition Meeting focused on Family Fun on a Budget—a night full of free dinner, prize-filled...
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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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Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition/ Play/ Playdates
Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition/ Play/ Playdates
Looking for screen-free summer fun that supports your child’s development and connects you with other local families? You’re in the right place! Great Start Livingston is hosting five FREE Summer Playdates for families with children ages 0–8 and you’re invited. Each event includes playful activities with our community partners,...
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Awards/ Family Coalition/ MiLEAP/ Office of Great Start
Awards/ Family Coalition/ MiLEAP/ Office of Great Start
Congratulations to Breanne Green! We’re proud to celebrate Breanne, one of our incredible Great Start Family Liaisons, for being selected to join this year’s Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition Statewide Advisory Board! This statewide group brings together thoughtful, experienced leaders who understand what it truly takes to support...
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Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Family Coalition
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Family Coalition
At Great Start Livingston, we believe that strong communities begin with strong families. When families with young children have access to the resources and support they need, our entire community thrives. We’re calling on local businesses, organizations, and community groups to partner with us in Building Community Connections that...
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Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Support
Community Events & Engagement/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Newsletters/ Support
👋 Welcome! Spring is in full bloom — and so is our April newsletter! This month, Great Start Livingston is focused on creating Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) for our community’s littlest learners. Read on for highlights, free events, and parenting resources that support happy, healthy development for children ages...
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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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Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources
Family Coalition/ Literacy/ MiLEAP/ Resources
At Great Start Livingston, we deeply value parent voice and feedback. During our February Family Coalition Meeting: Making the Most of Read-Alouds, a common concern emerged from parents and caregivers: the fear that children would destroy books by ripping, tearing, or chewing on them. We listened to this feedback...
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Advocacy/ Community Involvement/ Family Coalition/ Feedback Loop
Advocacy/ Community Involvement/ Family Coalition/ Feedback Loop
A Proud Moment for Great Start Family Coalition Great Start Livingston is excited to unveil our Great Start Family Coalition T-shirts, a project born from the voices of our members. Back in September, the families in our coalition voted on the design, colors, and messaging for these shirts—and we’re...
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