Archive for Free Services and Resources

Michigan Fatherhood Conference

The Great Start Collaborative and Parent Coalition of Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim counties value the importance of fatherhood. We have updated our resource page to include a special section just for links on fatherhood and we are proud to support the Michigan Fatherhood Coalition. They will be hosting a conference in Howell, Michigan February [...]

Northern Shores Loan Fund, Inc. – Fundraiser

Event to Benefit Local Businesses
February 20, 2010, 4pm-8pm

Have fun while benefiting your local community
Fun Filled Event for All Ages!
LTBB Government Center Common Area
Silent/Live Auction featuring Native American inspired food and entertainment.
Activities

Free snow shoeing and tracking expeditions

Free Kids Activities: Medicine Bags, Color Wheels, Jewelry Making

Stroll the numerous silent auction items, donated by local businesses, while the [...]

Second Saturday Science at Raven Hill Discovery Center

Second Saturday Science
Where: Raven Hill Discovery Center
Time: Noon to 4pm, 2nd Saturday of each month in 2010
Cost: Free
It’s a family affair and is suitable for all ages. Try a different science challenge each month. Explore the museum, animals, and outdoor exhibits.
Schedule of Events
January 9 – Towering Towers
February 13 – Rube Goldberg Towers
March 13 [...]

Need Help with Energy Bills

DTE Energy is offering several programs to assit their customers with paying their energy bills. If you need assistance don’t wait until you are subject to shutoff! DTE Energy will work with you to set up a payment plan or advise you of assistance agencies in your area. DTE Energy offers programs for all customers, including [...]

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood

The Centers for Disease Control have added a toolkit for Child Care and Early Childhood providers to provide information and communication resources to help center-based and home-based child care programs, Head Start programs, and other early childhood programs implement recommendations from CDC’s Guidance on Helping Child Care and Early Childhood Programs Respond to Influenza during [...]

Free Parenting and Early Childhood Professional Webinars

Free Webinars for parents and early childhood professionals from NACCRRA’s new online network, Child Care Aware Parent Network. Child Care Aware Parent Network Webinars are presented by child care experts to give you information about high-quality child care and other topics that are of interest to you. They are designed specifically for busy parents, grandparents [...]

Free Health Care and Quality Preschool

Free Health Care and Preschool is available in Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim Counties. Did you know that there are quality programs and insurance options available and the cost is FREE if you qualify? Most people do not believe they qualify but please take a few minutes to give us a call, register on the [...]

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Funded with a grant from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation of the State of Michigan and the Kellogg Foundation, our project began in April of 2006. The goal of the project is to form multiple collaborative bodies in the state to begin development of a comprehensive system of early childhood care and education for 0-5 year olds and their families. This system is similar to the Smart Start system of North Carolina and the state of Michigan is receiving technical assistance in our efforts from the state of North Carolina.