Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health
Parent Resources/ Resources/ Social Emotional Health
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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Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
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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Events/ Resources
Events/ Resources
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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Press Release/ Resources/ Safety
Press Release/ Resources/ Safety
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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Budget/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Resources/ Resources
Budget/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Resources/ Resources
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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Infant/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep
Infant/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep
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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Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources
Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Parent Resources/ Resources
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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Food/ Health/ Housing/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Transportation
Food/ Health/ Housing/ Parent Resources/ Resources/ Transportation
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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Child Care/ Parent Resources/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships
Child Care/ Parent Resources/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships
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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Child Care/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships
Child Care/ Preschool/ Resources/ Scholarships
More Families Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Childcare in Michigan. Last month, Governor Whitmer celebrated bipartisan expansion for access to free or low-cost childcare for 150,000 more Michigan kids and their families. See the full press release.  To help with outreach efforts, here is a one-page child care subsidy...
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