Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Social Connections/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Social Connections/ Social Emotional Health
Connect with other parents and/or children through programs at your local library, community education, or recreation departments. Libraries Community Education and Recreation Programs MSU Extension – The importance of friendships in a child’s development Additional social groups for children with disabilities include: Find more in our Social-Emotional Resource Guide...
Read More >>
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Social Emotional Health
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Social Emotional Health
Great Start Livingston – Social Emotional Resources Below are some resources and activities which will help you support your child’s social-emotional development as they prepare for kindergarten: MI Kids Matter – Social Emotional Development Milestones for Children ages 3-5  Fact Sheet – Social Emotional Health of Children Birth to...
Read More >>
2024 FREE Summer Concerts in Livingston County
Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Music/ Parent Coalition
Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Music/ Parent Coalition
Music is for everyone, including the tiniest of learners! Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds, patterns, and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps children build motor skills while allowing them to practice self-expression. For children and adults, music even helps with strengthening...
Read More >>
Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release
Family Coalition/ Health/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michiganders to stay up to date on cervical and breast cancer screenings. Each year, breast cancer causes approximately 40,000 deaths among people in the U.S., and in 2024 it is estimated that 9,410 Michigan residents...
Read More >>
Education/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education
Education/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education
Child and Family Development May Offerings MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our May offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near...
Read More >>
Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety
 Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024MDHHS CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.govMSP CONTACT: Lori Dougovito, 517-281-9586, Dougovitol@michigan.gov State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm InjuriesFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today they...
Read More >>
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health
Hello Community Partners, (Please feel free to share this blog) The Great Start Livingston Social Emotional Well Being committee is conducting the annual update of our Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide. This guide was developed and distributed overed the last few years as a way to share local social-emotional supports and services with community partners and families. If you...
Read More >>
2024 Spring Break Ideas for Livingston County Littles
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
Events/ 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 little ones busy all week long! If you are unable to get out, just remember that time at home simply playing, talking, singing and reading with...
Read More >>