
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
The Shiawassee County Health Department's Maternal Infant Health Program 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.
Play to Learn Playgroups
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.
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21 Sep
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Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A PleasureDate: Sep 21Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeRegister at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1
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.Topics include
- Self care
- Stress
- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Positive discipline
- Support emotional development
- ...much more!
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28 Sep
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Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A PleasureDate: Sep 28Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeRegister at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1
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.Topics include
- Self care
- Stress
- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Positive discipline
- Support emotional development
- ...much more!
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5 Oct
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Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A PleasureDate: Oct 5Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeRegister at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1
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.Topics include
- Self care
- Stress
- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Positive discipline
- Support emotional development
- ...much more!
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12 Oct
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Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A PleasureDate: Oct 12Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeRegister at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1
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.Topics include
- Self care
- Stress
- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Positive discipline
- Support emotional development
- ...much more!
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18 Oct
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Great Start Parent Coalition 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMGreat Start Parent CoalitionDate: Oct 18Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: DeVries Nature Conservancy, 2635 North Michigan 52, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
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19 Oct
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Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A PleasureDate: Oct 19Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeRegister at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1
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.Topics include
- Self care
- Stress
- Anger management
- Communication skills
- Positive discipline
- Support emotional development
- ...much more!
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