Hello Community Partners, (Please feel free to share this blog) The Great Start Livingston Social Emotional Well Being committee is conducting the annual update of our Social-Emotional Supports and Services Resource Guide. This guide was developed and distributed overed the last few years as a way to share local social-emotional supports and services with community partners and families. If you...
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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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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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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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Fishes and Loaves offers FREE community style dinners every Sunday evening at 5 p.m. These are on a first come, first served basis and are coordinated by Love Inc. in partnership with local churches in Livingston County. In addition to the Sunday hot meals, there are other meals and...
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No family deserves to go hungry in a time of need. Below you will find many resources to help with food and groceries in Livingston County Michigan. Livingston County Food Programs Livingston Hunger Council – Nourishing our community by championing food access and education. Learn about all programs in...
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December 18th, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Join the Arc Livingston Parent Support Group. A chance to get together with other parents of children or adults with disabilities to network, get support and give support. Meetings are held in-person on the third Monday of each month from September through May....
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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...
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A recent report released by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce revealed a startling number — $2.88 billion. That’s how much insufficient child care is costing our state in lost economic activity. Two years ago, Michigan’s Tri-Share pilot program set out to address the multilayered child care challenges facing working...
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A rise in the sale of counterfeit car seats has become a growing concern for parents and caregivers focused on keeping their children safe on Michigan roads. As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning...
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Livingston County law enforcement agencies with the support of Walmart, Livingston County Department of Health and Human Services, Livingston Family Center, and The Well Church are planning the 19TH annual day to Shop with a Cop. The Shop with a Cop event benefits children who might not receive presents for...
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Raising children is hard work! Amidst the chaos and never-ending messes, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. If only parenting could come with a manual…Unfortunately, there is not just ONE book, article, magazine, Facebook group, blog, and/or parenting website that encompasses everything that is needed to know...
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The Michigan Learning Channel’s 8-week summer program has everything kids need to continue building their brains and learning key concepts that will help them succeed in school. From preschool to 6th Grade, each grade has 2-3 hours of video lessons per week, plus a fun and interactive activity book. Local events and special broadcasts around...
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School’s out for summer. Yay! No doubt your kids are excited about summer break. How do you keep their minds engaged during the summer months and continue building their social-emotional wellness? How can caregivers keep their stress in check when the kids are around so much? And how can...
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Have you had your baby’s eyes checked? The American Optometric Association recommends scheduling an infant’s first eye exam at 6 months of age. Help protect your infant’s eye with a no-cost vision assessment with the InfantSEE program. InfantSEE, a public health program, is designed to ensure that eye and...
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