Birth to Three Programs
Great Start Hub
Expectant mothers and parents/guardians of a child (birth to five) can call the Great Start Hub at 989-725-2581 to make connections to programs and resources, such as home visiting programs, parenting classes, car seat safety checks, preschool, etc. The Great Start Hub, operated by the Shiawassee RESD, is open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday.
Early Head Start - Capital Area Community Services
Capital Area Community Services Early Head Start is a free, high-quality home-based program serving pregnant women and children up to the age of 3 years old. Families must meet income requirements. Educated staff provide 1.5 hour weekly home visits using a curriculum called “Parents as Teachers."
Early On
Shiawassee County Early On® is Michigan’s system for helping infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or are at risk for delays due to certain health conditions. Early On provides support and home-based services to children birth to age three and their families. Don't worry but don't wait.
Infant Mental Health Program
Shiawassee Health and Wellness Infant Mental Health Program provides support to families with young children age birth to five to help prevent the development of mental health issues in infants and toddlers. Services include individual and family therapy, parenting strategies, strategies to handle common childhood problems, and access to a psychiatrist.
Maternal Infant Health Program
Caring & Sharing Family Life Services, Inc. is here to help moms through their pregnancy and the infant's first year of life. Registered Nurses and Family Care Coordinators provide education on growth and development, feeding and nutrition, safety, things to expect during pregnancy, and what to anticipate with your infant. Services are offered in the home or in the community. 
Women, Infant and Children
The Shiawassee County Health Department's WIC program provides: nutrition education, Michigan WIC Bridge Card benefits to buy healthy foods, support and help with breastfeeding, and referrals to health care, immunizations, and other programs.
Some programs listed, and their materials, are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
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3 April
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Play to Learn Playgroup - Byron - Great Start Shiawassee 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMPlay to Learn Playgroup - Byron - Great Start ShiawasseeDate: Fri Apr 3Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeFull
Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
For families and children ages 0-5
To register 810-266-6323
Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
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7 April
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Play to Learn Playgroup - Morrice - Great Start Shiawassee 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMPlay to Learn Playgroup - Morrice - Great Start ShiawasseeDate: Tue Apr 7Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeFull Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141 Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
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8 April
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Play to Learn Playgroup - Corunna - Great Start Shiawassee 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMPlay to Learn Playgroup - Corunna - Great Start ShiawasseeDate: Wed Apr 8Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeFull
Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
For families and children ages 0-5
To register 989-743-8848
Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
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9 April
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Make Parenting A Pleasure - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A Pleasure - Great Start Shiawassee Family CoalitionDate: Thu Apr 9Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
What: Make Parenting A Pleasure
Who: Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition
Location: SRESD Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W. North St., Owosso
Date/Time: Thursdays, April 9 - May 14, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them. Free/RSVP at 989-725-2581 or https://bit.ly/MPAP2026
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10 April
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Play to Learn Playgroup - Byron - Great Start Shiawassee 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMPlay to Learn Playgroup - Byron - Great Start ShiawasseeDate: Fri Apr 10Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeFull
Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
For families and children ages 0-5
To register 810-266-6323
Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
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14 April
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Play to Learn Playgroup - Morrice - Great Start Shiawassee 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMPlay to Learn Playgroup - Morrice - Great Start ShiawasseeDate: Tue Apr 14Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeFull Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141 Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
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15 April
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Play to Learn Playgroup - Corunna - Great Start Shiawassee 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMPlay to Learn Playgroup - Corunna - Great Start ShiawasseeDate: Wed Apr 15Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeFull
Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
For families and children ages 0-5
To register 989-743-8848
Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
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