Parent Coalition Archives - Great Start Livingston

16Nov

Name Change: Parent Coalition Now Called Family Coalition

Nov16, 2023 Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition

We have a new name under Great Start Livingston! Our Parent Coalition is now called the Family Coalition. We are excited about this change and opportunity to remind our families we are here to serve everyone raising children ages 0-8 in Livingston County. Core Beliefs of the Family Coalition:...

19Oct

Events/ Parent Cafe/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

What is a Parent Cafe?

Oct19, 2023 Events/ Parent Cafe/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources

A parent cafe is a small group, parent discussion-type of session which brings together parents to share ideas and thoughts. These events are facilitated by our family liaisons. More info: Barrier Reducers: In order to reduce barriers, we offer each family that attends: More info about what a Parent...

16Feb

Advocacy/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation

Lifting Our Voices: Michele Corey Child Advocacy Sumit

Feb16, 2023 Advocacy/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Representation

Registration is now open for the inaugural Michele Corey Child Advocacy Summit, presented by Michigan’s Children, and targeted to honor grassroots advocates and activists working to make Michigan a more equitable place for children, youth and families. The day-long program takes place on April 27, 2023 at the Lansing Radisson Hotel. ...

19Sep

Community events/ Events/ Parent Coalition

Two- Part Parent Café Series – November at Fowlerville Library

Sep19, 2022 Community events/ Events/ Parent Coalition

Parent Cafés are a safe and supportive place to have facilitated conversations around the protective factors to help keep families strong day by day. Join us from 6:00-8:00 pm for FREE dinner and conversation each week at the Fowlerville Library on Wednesdays: November 2 & 9, 2022 Each family...

31Jan

Community events/ Events/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition

Great Start Livingston is always exploring ways to connect with families.

Jan31, 2022 Community events/ Events/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition

This past year created some new opportunities for us to build connections with our families. Through the Trusted Advisors grant, we have offered a Daddy and Me workshop for Dads and their child(ren). This interactive workshop encourages and shows how dads can help children become readers. In the past,...

27Mar

Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events

April Parent Coalition Meeting – Nutrition & Young Children

Mar27, 2021 Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events

Join us while we welcome our two of our parent leaders from the Great Start Parent Coalition, Tiffani and Sascha. They will be presenting on nutrition and young children from their perspective as parents of young children. They will share why nutrition is important to their families, how they...

3Mar

Child Care/ Education/ Equity/ Parent Coalition/ Preschool/ Virtual Events

Childcare and Preschool Chat – Feedback Session

Mar3, 2021 Child Care/ Education/ Equity/ Parent Coalition/ Preschool/ Virtual Events

Join us as we talk about early care and education! Register at: http://bit.ly/pdgneeds What do you think is the most pressing need for families with children ages birth to 5 in Michigan? What can the State of Michigan do to help families with children ages birth to 5? Let’s...

23Feb

Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Safety

Prevention — Families with Young Children

Feb23, 2021 Parent Coalition/ Parent Resources/ Safety

Hello Great Start Parent Coalition: We had some new families join us for our February meeting and we were so glad to welcome them! We talked about prevention in general and about drug & alcohol prevention and body safety. A lot of the conversation centered around how important it...

8Feb

Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events

Pre-School U, a Parent Workshop via ZOOM

Feb8, 2021 Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events

4-session workshop for parents & caregivers of Livingston County children ages 0-5 Created by PBS Kids in Collaboration with MSU Extension Thursdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25 7 – 8:30 pm via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent after registration) Workshop Kit Pick up (Kit includes handouts, workbook and 3 children’s...

8Sep

Parent Coalition/ Virtual Events

September Great Start Parent Coalition Meeting

Sep8, 2020 Parent Coalition/ Virtual Events

You are invited to join us! Please fill out this form to be registered for the Great Start Livingston Parent Coalition taking place on September 17, 2020. Join us by ZoomRegistration Link: http://bit.ly/gspc0920 Parent Coalition is open to all caregivers in Livingston County raising young children. Register here: https://bit.ly/gspc0920...

3Sep

Parent Coalition/ Trusted Advisor/ Virtual Events

Virtual Fall Nature Club

Sep3, 2020 Parent Coalition/ Trusted Advisor/ Virtual Events

This program is designed for children ages 2-6 accompanied by their adult caregivers. All registrants will receive a materials list to make an optional kit. Each week we will have a unique nature theme. For every session there will be an accompanying book and songs along with corresponding activities...

9Jun

Parent Coalition/ Trusted Advisor/ Virtual Events

Virtual Children’s Garden Club

Jun9, 2020 Parent Coalition/ Trusted Advisor/ Virtual Events

Join the Great Start Livingston Parent Coalition for a Virtual Children’s Garden Club this summer. This is an interactive, three-part series designed for Livingston County families with children ages 2-8. Thursdays July 2, 16, and 30 10:00 – 10:45 am via Zoom Register HERE: https://bit.ly/GSPCGarden Materials list will be...