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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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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CPR/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Training
CPR/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Training
Saving Lives First Aid & CPR offers many classes for HeartSaver Pediatric Total, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED in Pinckney. Upcoming Dates (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.): Location: Christian House of Prayer, 9949 McGregor Rd., Pinckney Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes: AHA Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Ecard, updated training on MiRegistry...
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Diapers/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
Diapers/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources
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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Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Annual Parent Family Survey/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Results from our Annual Parent & Family Survey are in! The Parent and Family Committee has reviewed the Annual Parent and Family Survey results. More than 450 parents responded to our survey. Questions were asked from a parent perspective and from the child perspective. Based on feedback, here at...
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Family Coalition/ Food/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
Family Coalition/ Food/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
Cooking with a Croc is a program designed to unite children and their parents in a fun and creative cooking experience. Utilizing the Talking is Teaching method, you and your children will have the opportunity to cook together while incorporating reading and communication skills. This is an eight-week pilot...
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Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
Family Coalition/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Parent Coalition/ Talking is Teaching
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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Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ Playdates
Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ Playdates
Our summer playdates have been added to our events tab: https://www.facebook.com/GreatStartLiv/events We’d love to see you this summer as we travel to 7 different parks in Livingston County with various community partners. These events are free and open to the public, and each family that visits will receive a...
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Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Our Summer Activity Calendar is here! This calendar is filled with fun games, ideas and activities for you and your child. Working on these activities together will be great practice to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. This calendar was designed for children getting ready to start kindergarten in the...
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Count The Kicks App
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Pregnancy/ Women
Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Pregnancy/ Women
To help reduce infant mortality, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health is partnering with the Count the Kicks app, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention program, to educate expectant parents about the importance of paying attention to their baby’s movements in the...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ Co-Parenting/ Education/ Family Coalition/ MSU Extension/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Virtual Learning
Child Abuse Prevention/ Co-Parenting/ Education/ Family Coalition/ MSU Extension/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Virtual Learning
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 their June offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you! Follow their Facebook page...
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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...
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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...
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