The holiday season is a time for gathering, sharing meals, and making memories with loved ones. For individuals and families experiencing food insecurity, however, this time of year can bring additional challenges. The Livingston County Hunger Council is sharing local resources to help Livingston County residents access food assistance...
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MSU Extension offers a FREE, ongoing workshop centering around Positive Discipline. During this course, participants will learn about factors that promote self-discipline in children, increase awareness of our personal role in creating an environment where discipline and self-control are learned and practiced, and gain new ideas for personal actions...
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A Night of Reading, Walking, and Community On Thursday, August 14, 2025, families gathered at the Unadilla Township Community Park in Gregory to celebrate the kickoff of a brand-new StoryWalk® installation. Children and caregivers strolled along the paved path, stopping at each panel to read the featured story, And...
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Guest post by Krista Smith Krista Smith has a background in youth program development, and is passionate about sharing her love of the arts with kids. She teaches a variety of art classes locally for both adults and youth. Krista and her husband stay busy raising two tween boys,...
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Backpacks for Kids/ Community events/ Events/ Parent & Family Resources/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ School
The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) is proud to host the 24th Annual Backpacks for Kids event to help local students start the school year prepared and confident. Each year, this countywide initiative supports families experiencing financial hardship by providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. With the...
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As summer fun approaches, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges families in Livingston County and beyond to stay safe by avoiding foam on lakes, rivers, and streams. Foam on surface water can look innocent—white, off-white, or even brown, sometimes collecting near dams or along shorelines....
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Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
The May 2025 Great Start Collaborative (GSC) meeting is your chance to come together with fellow Livingston County partners, parents, and providers to explore the HOPE Framework—Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and build a stronger, more connected community for our youngest residents. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28🕘 Time: 9:00...
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Get Emergency Diapers Mailed to Your Home – At No Cost Families raising young children know how quickly essentials like diapers can run out, and how expensive they can be. If you’re a Livingston County parent or caregiver enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Community Plan – Medicaid, help is available. UnitedHealthcare’s...
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👋 Welcome! Spring is in full bloom — and so is our April newsletter! This month, Great Start Livingston is focused on creating Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) for our community’s littlest learners. Read on for highlights, free events, and parenting resources that support happy, healthy development for children ages...
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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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Your voice matters! Are you a parent who has experienced pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care? Have you faced challenges or discovered amazing resources that made a difference in your journey? We want to hear from you! Join us for the Livingston County Perinatal Luncheon and Discussion on Tuesday, April...
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