Make a Difference in Your Community Michigan Foster Care is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth. Whether you are a current foster parent, a prospective parent, or a community supporter, you play an important role in the foster care community. Help make a difference by...
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Great Start Livingston is a proud partner of Talking is Teaching Livingston. Talking is Teaching – Talk, Read, Sing launched in the fall of 2018 supported by The Community Foundation for Livingston County and the Livingston Educational Service Agency. The campaign is designed to reinforce the overarching goal that...
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The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workgroup compiled a list of sober events and meetings to support those in recovery throughout the holiday season. Please share with your networks! You can access the SUD and Mental Health Resource Guide online here: Or on the SUD Workgroup page. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Thank you,Amy...
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Updates on Michigan’s efforts to lead the nation in preventing lead exposure. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the Get Ahead of Lead statewide strategy to identify and take steps to prevent lead exposure from household plumbing. Get Ahead of Lead includes: For more information about...
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Peak fall foliage is also a peak time for ticks! Ticks can stay active longer into the fall and winter whenever outdoor temperatures are above freezing. In the Midwest, that period of tick activity is growing as climate change is extending the frost-free season by an average of 16...
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Falling leaves aren’t the only orange you’ll be seeing in Michigan this autumn! Hunting season is upon us, with archery season beginning in October and firearm season beginning in November. This month we wanted to share some important health considerations for hunting families in Michigan. The Division of Environmental...
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There has been great response to the permanent reading trails that have been placed in communities around Livingston County. Currently, there are permanent reading trails in Hartland Settlers Park, Fowlerville Rotary Mile and Genoa Township Hall Walking Trail. Visitors have the opportunity to learn and enjoy reading outdoors in...
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A recent report released by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce revealed a startling number — $2.88 billion. That’s how much insufficient child care is costing our state in lost economic activity. Two years ago, Michigan’s Tri-Share pilot program set out to address the multilayered child care challenges facing working...
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Guest post from ECIC: At the end of June, Michigan lawmakers approved a record $81.7 billion state budget for FY24, now on its way to Governor Whitmer for her signature. ECIC and Think Babies Michigan Coalition partners helped to shape several priorities in the final budget deal, including: Learn...
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These households: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is used to calculate increases for many public benefits in Michigan. But since it doesn’t keep up with the cost of household basics, those benefits purchase less each year. This is especially true for programs that matter most to ALICE, and those...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 14, 2023Contact: Angela Benander (517) 242-9192 ProtectMIChild Registry keeps kids safe from adult ads online as summer break beginsLANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that the state’s ProtectMIChild Registry has expanded to include four more online platforms popular with kids and teens. As Internet Safety Month continues through...
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Ghaida Batarseh Havern, Michigan State University Extension – June 02, 2023 Updated from an original article written by Jeannie Nichols, Michigan State University Extension. Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018 there were 242 reported cases...
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From McCaskill Family Services Newsletter Term: Spring | Issue 41| May 31st, 2023 How much is too much? Summer is fast approaching (in fact, it already feels like it’s here… typical Michigan). In addition to dreaming about the sunny days ahead of us, most parents begin thinking, “Oh no. Summer...
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Link to article FREE WEBINAR THIS WEEKADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parentswith Allison Baker, M.D. Thursday, May 11, 2023 @ 1pm EDT (find it in your time zone ») This webinar will be recorded. Register now for either the live webinar or to receive the replay link via email.-...
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LANSING, Mich. — To improve access to dental services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental providers. This redesigned benefit will directly help beneficiaries by increasing access to services, enhancing care coordination and improving...
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