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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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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2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County
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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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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Summer EBT for Michigan Students
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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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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