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
Great Start Shiawassee Playgroups are a place to learn and develop through play, build friendships, and exchange parenting information.
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.
Join Us
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2 May
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Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A PleasureDate: Thu May 2Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: SRESD Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeMake 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!Register at https://bit.ly/4bk7y9A
For questions contact the Shiawassee RESD at 989-725-2581.
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29 May
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Great Start Family Coalition Meeting - Literacy Night 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMGreat Start Family Coalition Meeting - Literacy NightDate: Wed May 29Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeLiteracy night! Join us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents.
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the Month from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Dinner is served at 5:30. Tot watch is provided.
Your RSVP allows us to properly plan for your dinner and care needs: https://forms.gle/WiJmwdfhVh9RYKx76
For questions contact the Shiawassee RESD at 989-725-2581.
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