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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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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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Our Annual Parent & Family Survey is now live! At Great Start Livingston, we believe that strong families create strong communities. That’s why we’re asking for your input! Our 2025 Parent & Family Survey is now open, and we want to hear from YOU. This short survey helps us understand what families in Livingston...
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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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2025=2026 Kindergarten registration for Livingston County Schools
Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Education/ Family Coalition/ Kdg Readiness/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us here at Great Start Livingston! Kindergarten registration in Livingston County is held between January and April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts...
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Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release
Advocacy/ Disability/ Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Leadership/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation/ Press Release
A new year brings a new Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) cohort! LIPA is a comprehensive 6-month leadership development program designed for adults with developmental disabilities and parents of children with developmental disabilities. The program focuses on cultivating empowered leaders within the disability rights movement Participants commit to attending...
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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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