Sharing our 2020 Baby Fair Resources that you might find helpful! Livingston County Community Resources for Pregnant People and Young Families – Download your FREE guide here Download your FREE Birth Story Journal with prompts here CLICK HERE to Watch the 2020 Baby Fair event: Courageous Parenting in Times...
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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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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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Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December Offerings MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you! Follow our Facebook page for more information and resources...
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At the Day of Hope Community Bible Church offers community members a chance to connect with community resources, receive a free haircut, handmade hats and gloves, to pick out a free coat for the winter and more. Day of Hope takes place on Saturday, November 4 from 9-2 pm....
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If your home was damaged in recent storms, local leaders are looking for your feedback! You can report damage in Eaton County at this link. Damage experienced in Ingham, Livingston or Oakland counties should be reported at this link. Residents should be as detailed as possible in their self reporting and...
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LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel today encouraged Michigan parents and schools to sign up for the state’s ProtectMiChild Registry in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. ProtectMiChild is a free and secure program that keeps kids safe from adult-oriented advertising via social media, text,...
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Through the Museums for All program, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. Participating museums provide reduced admission, ranging from free...
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While spring showers certainly can bring flowers, they may also bring heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding. In Michigan, it is essential to be prepared and know how to stay safe. The Michigan Climate Health Adaptation Program (MICHAP) has developed a series of flooding factsheets to help Michiganders:...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet with no other bedding or...
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Attention Businesses, Agencies, Organizations, and Non-Profits Do you cater to the needs of young children (Birth to age 8) with or without disabilities? Consider being a sponsor, vendor, or exhibitor at the 2023 Michigan Division for Early Childhood Conference. Theme: “All Means ALL“ Friday, May 5, 2023, 8:30 a.m....
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During COVID, we hit the pause button on many things, one of those being our CPR and First Aid trainings. We are excited to be offering these classes again. Our classes are open to early childhood professionals, parents, and the community. At this time we are scheduling based on...
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The Community Needs Assessment and Evaluation Workgroup of the Human Services Collaborative Body has compiled a 25-page resource guide with steps to take to manage during difficult times. You can access it here: https://www.livgov.com/hscb/Documents/2022%20Community%20Resource%20Guide.pdf. The most up-to-date version can always be found online under the Resource Box here: https://www.livgov.com/hscb
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Protecting you and your child from the harmful effects of lead Winter is on its way, which means we will be spending more time indoors. For those with infants or young children at home or visiting during the holidays, it is especially important to ensure that the home environment...
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Grants will help tackle child care crisis The State of Michigan has opened applications for start up grants to lower costs for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a child care business. Through this opportunity there are many resources available such as webinars, toolkits and a navigator to help with...
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