Birth to Three Programs

Great Start Hub

When a developmental need is observed the Central Hub serves as a single entry point for connecting pregnant women or children, birth to age 5, and their families to services and programs that will support them in getting a great start.

Great Start Hub

One call connects you to the services your family needs.

Phone: (989) 725-2581

Early On in Shiawassee County

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Shiawassee County Health Department - Maternal Infant Health Program

 

Maternal Infant Health Program

Shiawassee County Health Department

Capital Area Community Services - Early Head Start

Capital Area Community Services

Online Head Start Application

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Shiawassee Health and Wellness - Infant Mental Health

Department of Health and Human Services Shiawassee County

Little boy with magnifying glass looking for preschool

 

 

 

  • 5 Apr
    • Parenting Now 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Parenting Now
      Date: Apr 5
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      Parenting is the most important & challenging job there is. As part of your child's pre-k experience, we are excited to offer this 4-week course. It will give you the tools to build positive, enjoyable & healthy relationships with your children, providing them with a solid foundation as they grow. Open to parents of children in Bentley's Great Start classrooms, limited to 12 families.


      Host: Bentley Bright Beginnings 1375 W. North Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867


      April 5 April 12April 19April 26Every Wednesday5:30-7:30 pm

  • 17 Apr
    • Making Parenting a Pleasure
      Date: Apr 17
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      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.

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3ZVxmmc

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
      Open Attachment 1
  • 20 Apr
    • Great Start Parent Coalition Meeting- Picky Eaters
      Date: Apr 20
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      RSVP by clicking here.

      Join us for our monthly parent coalition meeting, all are welcome!  Dinner and tot watch provided!  Come meet other parents and learn a few things while you are here!
  • 24 Apr
    • Making Parenting a Pleasure
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      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.

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3ZVxmmc

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
      Open Attachment 1
  • 1 May
    • Making Parenting a Pleasure
      Date: May 1
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      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.

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3ZVxmmc

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
      Open Attachment 1

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