March is Parenting Awareness Month! Check out the month-long activity calendar PAM created! Items included:
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LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law requiring secure storage of firearms goes into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of 2023, requires individuals to keep unattended...
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Our Annual Parent & Family Survey is now live! Please take a few minutes to let us know your biggest concern or needs for children ages 0-8 as well as any challenges you face as a caregiver. By completing this survey, you will be entered in a drawing for one of three $25 gas cards. Start the survey...
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Each month the Livingston County Health Department in partnership with the Monroe County Opportunity Program will be distributing FREE diapers and wipes to in-county families that meet income requirements. Simply visit the Health Department between 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. on the dates below. Proof of residency will be...
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From McCaskill Family Services Newsletter Divorce is a topic that people rarely like to talk about. It can be messy, heartbreaking, and challenging for everyone involved. However, during a difficult and ever changing time for your family, talking about divorce is one of the most important things you can do to...
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Child Care/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ MiLEAP/ Parent Coalition
Do you know someone who is interested in opening their own small child careprogram or expanding their current child care program? We’d love to chat withthem about how Wonderschool can help them navigate the process andprovide grant technical assistance at absolutely no cost to them. Please scan the QR...
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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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Ready, Set, Roll! Calling Families for Strolling Thunder 2024 Families! You know it best – our country can be a better place for babies. That is why ECIC is partnering with ZERO TO THREE to identify families for Strolling Thunder™. Do you have a child under 3 and want...
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Meet Your New Advisor – Kasey! January 16, 2024, 5 PM – 7 PM “I am so excited to provide a fun and caring atmosphere for these siblings,” explained Kasey Hilton, an Advocate with The Arc Livingston and the new advisor for Sibshops. “As a mom, and advocate and a...
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Registration is now open for the next Michigan Alliance for Families IEP Course. Parents are invited to register for a free five-week IEP Course. Learn to improve the quality of your contributions to your child’s IEP and increase your ability to address concerns using the IEP process. This course is...
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This upcoming summer, eligible families will be able to receive money for select food items through the new Summer EBT program. The Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program has officially ended. However, the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a permanent Summer EBT program for eligible households and school districts. ...
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Livingston County’s Planning Department is updating their Master Plan and is asking for your input. The flyer with link and QR code are attached and the direct link to the survey is below. Feel free to pass it on and share. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes. Thank you...
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Brandline recalls HEAO High Chairs due to risk of suffocation, entrapment and laceration hazards and violation of Federal Safety Standards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Brandline collect at 302-261-5366 or via e-mail at maxlead.us@gmail.com for instructions on how to dispose of the products and receive a full...
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Are you a relative caring for children in your family who are not your own? If so, these kinship caregiver classes are for you! The MSU Kinship Care Resource Center and Michigan State University Extension present Kinship Caregiver Workshops and Series For more information on the Kinship Care Resource Center,...
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Last-minute holiday shopping? Try one of these experience gift ideas for your Livingston County little ones! While costs can vary for each place, remember that just taking deliberate time to spend with your child during the holidays is a meaningful gift. Scroll to find FREE/low-cost ideas as well. Experience...
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