Safety Archives - Great Start Livingston

10Jun

LivCo Connected Safety Event for Livingston County Families

Jun10, 2026 Disability/ Safety

LivCo Connected Safety Event Safety. Connection. Peace of Mind. Great Start Livingston and Help Me Grow Livingston are sharing this community event as a resource for Livingston County families. LivCo Connected is a community-driven public safety initiative designed to strengthen communication, trust, and outcomes between Livingston County first responders...

5Jun

Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

How to Get a Free Lead-Reducing Water Filter in Michigan

Jun5, 2026 Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Lead exposure can have a lasting impact on our health, but the good news is that it is completely preventable. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is taking a major step forward with its statewide Get Ahead of Lead (GAoL) strategy—a comprehensive approach designed to protect...

2Jun

Community events/ Health/ Safety

Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group

Jun2, 2026 Community events/ Health/ Safety

Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group Your voice matters. Trinity Health Livingston and the Livingston County Health Department (collaborating as the Liv.Well Planning Team) are currently gathering community insights for the upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). If you live or...

16Feb

Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time

Livingston County Parent Summit 2026: Finding Balance in a Digital World

Feb16, 2026 Community events/ Parent Education/ Safety/ Screen Time

Families in Livingston County are invited to attend the Second Annual Livingston County Parent Summit and Wellness Fair, taking place: 📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026⏰ 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Parker Middle School400 Wright Road, Howell, MI 48843 This FREE community event focuses on: Tech, Talk, and Well-Being: Finding...

18Nov

Safety/ Sleep

Holiday Travel Reminders for Safe Sleep

Nov18, 2025 Safety/ Sleep

Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time and night time, at home and as you travel. Here are some tips to...

19May

Parent & Family Resources/ Safety

PFAS Foam Safety Alert: What Livingston County Families Need to Know

May19, 2025 Parent & Family Resources/ Safety

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....

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

Safe Sleep For My Baby

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent 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...

5May

Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Safety

Ditch the Hitchhikers: Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes This Spring

May5, 2025 Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Safety

Spring has sprung in Livingston County—and while we welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, it also means ticks and mosquitoes are back. These little hitchhikers can do more than just cause itchy bites. Some carry diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, and rising temperatures in Michigan are...

25Mar

Parent Resources/ Safety/ Transportation

🚘 Michigan’s New Car Seat Law Takes Effect April 2, 2025

Mar25, 2025 Parent Resources/ Safety/ Transportation

Keeping your child safe on the road starts with the right car seat. Michigan has updated its Child Passenger Safety Law, effective April 2, 2025, with new rules designed to better protect our youngest passengers. Here’s what Livingston County families need to know: 🍼 Rear-Facing Car Seats (Ages 0–2)...

9Jan

Community Partner/ Guest Post/ MDHHS/ Safety

Extreme Cold and Carbon Monoxide

Jan9, 2025 Community Partner/ Guest Post/ MDHHS/ Safety

Bundle Up! Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. Extreme cold, heavy rain, snow and ice, and heat waves can impact health. Of course, you are doing everything you can to keep your loved ones warm, so keep safety in mind too. Improper use of generators...

10Dec

Safety

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Dec10, 2024 Safety

Source: KidsInDanger.org The holidays are a special time to connect with loved ones, but if you’re traveling with children, safety should be a top priority. Here are five travel tips to help your holiday be as safe as it is memorable. Read more details about travel safety here and enjoy...

25Nov

Safety/ Sleep

Holiday Travel Reminders

Nov25, 2024 Safety/ Sleep

1May

Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

FAMILY SAFETY ACTIVITY BOOK

May1, 2024 Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

Looking for ways to help your kids have fun and learn about safety at the same time? This Family Safety Activity Book includes a maze, word search, coloring pages, puzzles, and other exciting games to keep you and your kids entertained and safe at home, at play and on...

1May

Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

PARENT’S GUIDE TO CHILD SAFETY

May1, 2024 Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

From the moment we welcome a child into our lives, we know we’ll do anything to keep them safe and healthy. This guide has proven advice and top tips from safety experts to help families reduce risks, prevent injuries and keep kids safe at home, at play and on...

15Apr

Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

Apr15, 2024 Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024MDHHS CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.govMSP CONTACT: Lori Dougovito, 517-281-9586, Dougovitol@michigan.gov State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm InjuriesFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today they...

Safety

LivCo Connected Safety Event for Livingston County Families

How to Get a Free Lead-Reducing Water Filter in Michigan

Shape the Future of Health in Livingston County: Register for a CHNA Focus Group

Livingston County Parent Summit 2026: Finding Balance in a Digital World

Holiday Travel Reminders for Safe Sleep

PFAS Foam Safety Alert: What Livingston County Families Need to Know

Safe Sleep For My Baby

Ditch the Hitchhikers: Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes This Spring

🚘 Michigan’s New Car Seat Law Takes Effect April 2, 2025

Extreme Cold and Carbon Monoxide

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Holiday Travel Reminders

FAMILY SAFETY ACTIVITY BOOK

PARENT’S GUIDE TO CHILD SAFETY

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

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