Advocacy/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
Advocacy/ Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition
On May 22, the Great Start Livingston team traveled to Lansing to attend the Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit 2025, hosted by Michigan’s Children. We joined early childhood champions, youth leaders, and statewide advocates committed to one shared goal: making Michigan the best place to raise a child. From...
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Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition
Community events/ Family Coalition/ Fundraisers/ Parent Coalition
On Friday, April 11, Great Start Livingston brewed up more than just coffee at Biggby Coffee in Howell. We built relationships, shared resources, and strengthened community connections for families of young children across Livingston County. Our Family Liaisons, Breanne and Lauren, were at Biggby from 10 a.m. to noon,...
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Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
Events/ Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition
🎉 What Happens When You Bring Families Together to Share Real-Life Ideas? You get a room full of laughter, creativity, and the kind of connection that makes our community stronger. Our May 2025 Family Coalition Meeting focused on Family Fun on a Budget—a night full of free dinner, prize-filled...
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Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition/ Play/ Playdates
Family Coalition/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Coalition/ Play/ Playdates
Looking for screen-free summer fun that supports your child’s development and connects you with other local families? You’re in the right place! Great Start Livingston is hosting five FREE Summer Playdates for families with children ages 0–8 and you’re invited. Each event includes playful activities with our community partners,...
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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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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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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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