Parent Resource Guide (Updated 2-13-12)
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The document provides information about prenatal education resources in Ingham County, Michigan, including classes on childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and newborn care offered by hospitals, birth centers, and other organizations. It lists the contact information and services provided by various local programs that support expectant parents.
Parent Resource Guide (Updated 2-13-12)
- 1. Parent Resource Guide Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Every family has access to a universal, comprehensive, and collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services, & supports. Ingham Great Start Collaborative www.inghamgreatstart.org 517-244-1267 For updates or corrections, please contact: Ingham Great Start inghamgsc@gmail.com Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 2. Contents Introduction 3 Prenatal Education 4 Parenting Classes 6 Parenting Support Groups 7 Parenting Resources 9 Home Visitation 11 Parent-Child Activities 13 Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 3. Ingham Birth to Five, Great Start Collaborative Parent Resource Guide (2/13/12) This Parent Resource Guide is the result of ongoing interagency efforts among the Ingham Great Start Collaborative (GSC) partners. Through the Ingham GSC Strategic Planning Process one of the five goals in the Children’s Action Agenda was identified as Family Support and Parent Education (To develop a variety of education, supports and services that help strengthen the vital roles that families play in their children’s development). The idea for the Parent Resource Guide and initial information was developed through the Ingham GSC Parent Education Workgroup, and then with support from an ECIC Implementation Grant, we were able to dedicate additional resources to the completion of the project. The Parent Resource Guide is a work in progress. Community resources and programs are always changing. Please let us know about any additions or corrections by emailing InghamGSC@gmail.com. We use the term parent to generically refer to any significant adult caregiver in a young child’s life including grandparents, foster parents and significant others. The information in this Parent Resource Guide will be shared with the community thru a variety of media. You can view it on-line at the Ingham GSC website (InghamGreatStart.org) or thru the MI Great Parents website (www.MIGreatParents.org). The information in this directory is also being included in the Central Michigan 2-1-1 community agency database which can be accessed by dialing in the mid- Michigan area 211 or it may be browsed on-line at their website :www.centralmichigan211.org. If you wish to print sections of the Parent Resource Guide or the entire document, the PDF files are available at the Ingham GSC website (InghamGreatStart.org). The Parent Resource Guide is divided into six sections: Prenatal Education; Parenting Classes; Parent Support Groups; Parenting Resources; Home Visitation; and Parent-Child Activities. Although the categories are arbitrary, we tried to put it in a logical order from the perspective of parents looking for resources. In order to efficiently use the publication space we only listed each agency once based on its primary or basic services. All the programs listed have services that are focused on families with children birth to five. The Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission is: Every family has access to a universal, comprehensive, and collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services, and supports. It is our intent that this Parent Resource Guide will help move us another step ahead towards that goal. Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 InghamGreatStart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 4. PRENATAL EDUCATION Child birth preparation & prenatal info * Birthing Center at McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Center * Capital Area Birth Network * Doulas Care * Expectant Parents Organization (EPO) * Greenhouse Birth Center * Pregnancy Services of Lansing * Prenatal Classes - ICHD * Shared Pregnancy The Birthing Center at McLaren Greater and Monroe county. Also offers affordable birth services for $350 and postpartum services on a sliding scale for Lansing Medical Center families outside the range of free services. 401 West Greenlawn, Lansing, MI 48910 Website: www.doulascare.org (517) 975-7329 Contact: Marylee Scherdt - info@doulascare.org Expectant/New Parent Assistance: Provides classes for expectant parents on Lamaze, labor, delivery and recovery, parenting, bonding, vaginal and caesarean birth. Expectant Parents Organization (EPO) Eligibility: Open to all expectant parents. 271 Woodland Pass, Suite 214, East Lansing, MI 48823 Main Website: www.irmc.org/body.cfm?id=296 (517) 337-7365 Birth Center Website: www.irmc.org/body.cfm?id=547 Programs offered: Classes providing information about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting the newborn. Ongoing classes include: Prenatal Combo (Labor & Capital Area Birth Network Delivery, Newborn Care & Feeding - Can be taken in 4- P.O. Box 575 Haslett, MI 48840 week, 3-week, 1 day or online format), Breastfeeding Description: The Network is an organization of Class, Multiples Class, Teen Prenatal Series, Sibling individuals and professionals committed to helping Class, Private Class, The Best Newborn Care Class women and families have safe and fulfilling pregnancy Ever,Tours of Sparrow Hospital’s Mother Baby and Labor and birth experiences. They promote mother-friendly care Delivery Units through advocacy, information and support. Eligibility: Open to all expectant parents. Financial Eligibility: Open to all expectant parents. assistance is available. Meetings: The network holds free and public monthly Website: www.epobaby.org informational meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/EPObaby month at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church in Lansing. Contact: Carol Buzzitta - cbuzzitta@epobaby.org Website: http://www.capitalareabirthnetwork.org Contact: Lucinda Molzan - (517) 402-5694 / capitalareabirthnetwork@gmail.com Greenhouse Birth Center 1831 Newman Rd., Okemos, MI 48840 (517) 349-2620 Doulas Care Programs offered: Prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum 2500 Packard St. Suite 101, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 care and childbirth class for birth center clients. Ongoing (866) 845-0003 (toll-free) support includes groups for postpartum moms and babies Description: An organization working to improve Ongoing classes include: Active Birth Class, maternal and infant health outcomes and reduce health Empowered Childbirth Class, Peaceful Beginnings disparities by matching qualified volunteer doulas with Hypnobirthing Class, Private classes, Weekly Open pregnant women and adolescents who have limited House including a tour of the birth center. resources. Eligibility: Open to all expectant parents. Services: During your pregnancy, birth doulas help you Website: www.greenhousebirthcenter.com prepare for your birth and create a birth plan. During Greenhouse Birth Center Village Ning Page: labor, birth doulas stay with you and provide reassurance, http://gbcvillage.ning.com encouragement and physical support. Facebook Page: Eligibility: Free services for qualifying low-income www.facebook.com/greenhousebirthcenter women in Washtenaw, Ingham, Wayne, Livingston, Contact: info@greenhousebirthcenter.com Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, Genesee, Lenawee, Jackson Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 5. Pregnancy Services of Lansing Services: Offers free of charge: pregnancy testing, counseling, limited ultrasounds, referrals for insurance, pregnancy information, support services and baby supplies. See website for entire range of services offered. West side location only offers referrals, free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, pregnancy information and counseling. Learn and Earn clients are referred to the East Lansing location. Eligibility: Open to all. Website: www.pregnancylansing.com Lansing location: 420 Elmwood (One block south of Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Saginaw, across from Meijer); (517) 580-8185; Hours: Every family has access to a universal, 10:30 - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday; Contact: psglwest@gmail.com comprehensive, and collaborative system East Lansing location: 1045 E. Grand River (Next to of community-based early childhood MSU Campus, across from the 2 story McDonalds); (517) programs, services, & supports. 332-0633; Hours: 10:00 - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; Contact: pregnancychoices@gmail.com Prenatal Classes Ingham County Health Department 5303 South Cedar Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 272-4129 Description: A six-week prenatal class offered at the ICHD. Class topics will focus on: newborn care and feeding, postpartum care, family planning, healthy behaviors, exercise/relaxation and nutrition. Eligibility: First time mothers who are eligible for medicaid. Contact: Sarah Rowe - srowe@ingham.org Shared Pregnancy 503 North Walnut, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 484-0365 Services: Free pregnancy tests, non-diagnostic ultrasound, confidential counseling, maternity clothes, referrals for medical care, housing, adoption and post- adoption counseling. Open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn and Earn Program: A series of parenting and life skill classes and videos in which parents can earn points by attending classes and watching videos. Points are then traded in for items for their baby. Eligibility: Open to expectant parents. Website: www.sharedpregnancy.org Contact: Saralee Howard, Exec. Director - sharedpregnancy@msn.com Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 6. PARENTING CLASSES Parenting classes for parents of young children * CACS Head Start * Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) * Cristo Rey Community Center * Eaton Intermediate School District * Lansing School District CACS Head Start Eaton Intermediate School District Capital Area Community Services 1790 East Packard Highway, Charlotte, MI 48813 1107 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 541-8711 or (517) 541-8760 (517) 482-1504 Parenting Classes: Becoming a Love & Logic Parent, Family Proud Fathers Program: A 10-week parenting course for Nurturing (for parents of infants, toddlers and fathers. Includes free meals, transportation assistance, child young children), Proud Fathers. care & a gift for course completion. Eligibility: Open to all parents and caregivers in Clinton, Reflections: A interactive six-week series designed to Eaton and Ingham Counties. empower women to approach their life and that of their family Website: http://eaton.k12.mi.us/downloads/prevention/ in a proactive manner. parent_education_schedule.pdf Eligibility: Be a parent/caregiver of a child enrolled in the Contact: Jodi Anthony, Program Assistant - Head Start program or an interested community member. janthony@eaton.k12.mi.us / (517) 541-8765 Website: http://cacsheadstart.org Contact:Sharon Rogers - sharon.rogers@cacheadstart.org Lansing School District Hill Center 5815 Wise Rd. Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 755-4081 Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Programs offered: Offers various parenting classes and 4287 Five Oaks Drive Lansing, MI 48911 workshops at no charge (small charge for materials), often with (517) 484-8444 free childcare and food. Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun: For parents of 0 Love & Logic for Early Childhood: 5 week class for parents to 5 year olds. of children birth to 5. How to Become a Love and Logic Parent: For parents Nurturing Parent Program: 15 week class for parents of of all ages. prenatal and children birth to 5. Website: www.familygrowthcenter.org ABC’s of Parenting: 7 week class for parents of children Eligibility: No eligibility requirements for classes. entering kindergarten. Contact: Rachel Prosen - rachprose@yahoo.com Eligibility: Open to all parents. Contact: Carolyn Stone - carolyn.stone@lansingschools.net Cristo Rey Community Center 1717 N. High St. Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 372-4700 Family Nurturing Program: A 10-week parenting program for parents of infants, toddlers and young children. Classes are ongoing throughout the year and participants may begin at any time. Cost is $10/session or is free with a DHS worker referral. A CATA bus stops right outside the center. Eligibility: Open to all parents of infants, toddlers and young children. Website: www.cristo-rey.org/Site/Family%20Nuturing.html Contact: Sara Mitchell (517) 372-4700 Ext.140 or smitchell@cristoreycounseling.org Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Every family has access to a universal, comprehensive, and collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services, & supports. Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 InghamGreatStart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 7. PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups for parents of young children. * Capital Mothers of Multiples Club * Circle of Parents * Kinship Care Support Group * La Leche League of Delta-Waverly * La Leche League of East Lansing * Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) * Mother to Mother Program * Teen Parent Network * Teen Parents Capital Mothers of Multiples Club (3rd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.), Question and Website: www.camomc.org Answer meeting (4th Wednesday, except in Description: A non-profit support and social group for December, at 10 a.m.). Contact a leader for info on mothers of multiples (twins, triplets, or more). Our monthly meeting locations. meetings always include "Multiple Mania," a lively Eligibility: All breastfeeding mothers and mothers- to-be discussion of the challenges of raising multiples. Yearly interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to a activities include: family parties four times a year, a meeting or call one of the leaders for breastfeeding help garage sale, a Mom’s Night Out and a Parent’s Night Out. or information. Babies are welcome and meetings are free Eligibility: To join, all you need to do is come to a and open to all. meeting. Website: www.lllusa.org/web/DeltaWaverlyMI.html Contact: Please contact us at info@camomc.org. E-mail: rt_marti@sprynet.com Leader contacts: Mary Ann (517-321-1818), Jaime (517-853-0728), Keisha (517-272-0112) Circle of Parents Family Growth Center - Bethlehem Lutheran Church 549 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910 La Leche League of East Lansing (517) 371-1347 Hotline: (517) 484-5005 Circle of Parents: An ongoing support group for all Meeting info: Series meetings are on the first Wednesday parents. Currently every Wednesday at Mt. Hope FGC of the month at 7 p.m. Meetings take place at First only from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Christian Church on 1001 Chester Road in Lansing. Eligibility: Open to all. Eligibility: All breastfeeding mothers and mothers- to-be Contact: Kathy Kelly - kathykelly217@aol.com interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to a meeting or call one of the leaders for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are welcome and meetings are free Kinship Care Support Group and open to all. Allen Neighborhood Center Website: www.llleastlansing.com 1619 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912 Leader contacts: LLL leaders are available by phone (517)999-3912 whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns. Description: A support group offering caregivers a place Please call either Laura at (517) 543-6177 or Sara at to share concerns and make connections with with other (517) 372-8780. kinship families. Meets on the second Saturday of each month, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Snacks and childcare are provided. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Website: www.allenneighborhoodcenter.org/health- Description: Meet on a regular basis to celebrate the joys family/ of motherhood and to encourage each other through the Contact: Joan Nelson - challenges of parenting. MOPS groups are chartered joann@allenneighborhoodcenter.org through local faith-based organizations and church ministries. La Leche League of Delta-Waverly Eligibility: Mothers with preschool age children. Hotline: (517) 321-1818 The groups meet at the following locations: Meeting info: Series meeting in the morning (2nd Trinity Church - East Lansing (www.orgsites.com/mi/ Wednesday at 10 a.m.), Series meeting in the evening trinitymops/): 3355 Dunckel Rd. Lansing, MI 48911; Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 8. 272-3853; Meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. St. David’s Episcopal Church: 1519 Elmwood Rd. Lansing, MI 48917; (517) 323-2272; Meets on 1st and 3rd Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Riverview Church: 3585 Willoughby Rd. Holt, MI 48842; (517) 694-3400; Meets every other Thursday from 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church of Okemos: 2258 Bennett Rd., Okemos, MI 48864; (517) 349-9536; Meets every other Wednesday from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. All Saints Episcopal Church: 800 Abbot Rd., East Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Lansing, MI 48823; (517) 351-7160; www.allsaints- Every family has access to a universal, el.org ; Meets on 2nd Friday from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. comprehensive, and collaborative system of community-based early childhood Mother to Mother Program programs, services, & supports. Ingham County MSU Extension 5303 South Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 887-4588 Program Description: Mother-to-Mother Peers are trained to provide women with breastfeeding information, encouragement and support. They are available to see mothers in person or by telephone, in the home, the hospital or the WIC clinic. Eligibility: All WIC and Food Stamp eligible women. Website: http://bfi.fcs.msue.msu.edu/MTMProgram/ tabid/54/Default.aspx Contact: Joyce McGarry - mcgarryj@msu.edu Teen Parent Network Ingham County Health Department 306 West Willow, Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 702-3515 Description: Provides intensive case management and support services for pregnant and parenting adolescents including parenting classes, support groups for teen parents in school and play and learn groups for teens and their babies. Eligibility: Any Ingham County adolescent and teen between the ages of 11 and 21 years old. Website: http://hd.ingham.org/community-health- centers/willow-teen-health-services.aspx Contact: Jan Kimble - jkimble@ingham.org Teen Parents Youth for Christ 5222 Dumond Ct., Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 322-2091 Description: Group provides support and guidance to pregnant and parenting youths (ages 13-21). Meetings are weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Trinity Church on Dunckel and Jolly Rd. in Lansing. Website: http://lansingyfc.net Contact: Mary Kay Sauer - teenparentslan@comcast.net Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 9. PARENTING RESOURCES Local resources to help children and families * Expanded Food & Nutrition Program * Family Resource Center at MSU * Find a Meetup Group Near You * Great Start Connect * Ingham Birth to Five, Great Start Collaborative * Ingham Great Start Parent Coalition * Kinship Care Resource Center * March of Dimes * WKAR/Ready To Learn/Parenting Counts to Do at MSU: An Activity Guide for Families” (http://tinyurl.com/7xca3c8) Healthy Parenting Class: Sponsored by MSU Health4U, Expanded Food & Nutrition Program this 6 week class teaches parents how to minimize power Ingham County MSU Extension struggles with your child through positive intervention 5303 South Cedar St., Lansing, MI strategies with children (ages 1-12) 48911 (517) 887-4588 Eligibility: Open to all MSU faculty/staff/student who are Description: Program offers training in basic nutrition, parents with children (ages 1-12). meal planning and preparation, stretching dollars, food Website: www.frc.msu.edu safety, healthy eating and feeding infants and children. Contact: Lori Strom, FRC Coordinator - Eligibility: Low income residents of Ingham County strom@hr.msu.edu with children 0-19 years of age. Website: http://www.ingham.org/CE/NutritionEd/ efnep&snaped.htm Find a Meetup Group Near You Contact: Joyce McGarry - mcgarryj@msu.edu Website: www.meetup.com/find/ Description: Meetup is the world's largest online network of local groups. Meetup makes it easy for anyone to Family Resource Center organize a local group or find one of the thousands Michigan State University already meeting up face-to-face. 1407 S. Harrison, Suite 225, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) How to use: Click the link above. Type in Lansing or your 432-3745 zip code into the search bar. You can also type in Programs offered: Classes and workshops for parents keywords such as “parenting,” “playgroup,” “moms,” or on a variety of topics. The Center also publishes a “dads.” There are already groups set up in the Lansing “Community Resource Directory” for families who are area, but you can also start your own group. struggling (http://tinyurl.com/7qdf5zx) and “Things Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 InghamGreatStart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 10. Great Start Connect March of Dimes Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) Lansing Division 221 N. Pine, Lansing, MI 48933 2450 Delhi Commerce Dr. Suite 11, Holt, MI 48842 Description: Great Start CONNECT helps link parents and (517) 699-4863 those caring for young children with the resources, Description: March of Dimes mission is to improve the supports and services needed to give Michigan children a health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature Great Start. birth and infant mortality. Services: Includes a new online statewide database of Local services: Offers educational materials (English and licensed, registered child care and early education Spanish) for expectant parents. Holds the March for programs in Michigan. Families can access this database Babies Walk every April. For specific information, visit 24 hours a day, seven days a week to quickly and www.marchforbabies.org conveniently search for and contact child care providers Website: www.marchofdimes.com/home.asp who match their needs. In addition to this database, the Contact: Sheri Eldred website also includes links to other Resources, Training and Information about quality child care and early learning environments. WKAR/Ready To Learn/Parenting Counts Website: www.greatstartforkids.org/content/great-start- Michigan State University connect 283 Communication Arts Bldg. East Lansing, MI 48824 Description: Parenting Materials and Workshop Training Ingham Birth to Five, Great Start for early childhood educators, teachers and childcare providers on topics such as smart media viewing; using Collaborative (GSC) media and the web to build social/emotional, physical and Description: A coalition of human service agencies, cognitive development; and emergent literacy skills for coalition of parents, and other partners working together children 1-8. Training for staff scheduled on request to develop a network of early education and care to support throughout the year. Materials on topics available for children and families in Ingham County. parents on request by email or phone. Vision: Every child ready to succeed in school and life; and Eligibility: Open to all. their Mission is to develop a system where: Every family Website: www.wkar.org/educationservices/ has access to a universal, comprehensive, and readytolearn.php collaborative spectrum of community-based early childhood Contact: Beany Tomber - beany@wkar.org - (517) programs, services, supports, and strategies. 432-3120 ext 406 Meetings: Ingham Birth to Five, GSC usually meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church from 1:00-3:00 pm. Work Groups: Early Childhood Literacy Coalition, Public Awareness, Operations Committee, Safe Sleep, Infant Mortality, Quality Initiatives, Kindergarten Transition, and the Parent Coalition. There is also time set aside for updates from all participants and discussion of other issues of interest. Website: InghamGreatStart.org Ingham Great Start Parent Coalition Description: A network of parent groups, parent organizations and parent members that are willing to help Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Every plan and support the Ingham Great Start Collaborative family has access to a universal, (GSC) efforts. The members of the Parent Coalition will comprehensive, and collaborative system of serve as key contacts to a broad range of parent groups to facilitate the exchange of information between the parents, community-based early childhood programs, parent groups and the Ingham GSC. services, & supports. Website: www.cacvoices.org//birthtofive/ workgroupsfolder/ParCo Contact: MC Rothhorn inghamGSCparents@yahoo.com Kinship Care Resource Center MSU School of Social Work 254 Baker Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 355-9600 or (800)535-1218 Resources for families: The mission of the center is to provide support for the physical, emotional, cultural and social well-being of kinship families in the state of Michigan. Services include: linking families to community resources, providing kinship care related technical support and consultation to agencies. Website: http://kinship.msu.edu Contact: kinship@msu.edu Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 InghamGreatStart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 11. HOME VISITATION Home visits provide parents with additional support and assistance in order to enhance healthy childhood growth and positive parent-child relationships. * Early Head Start * Early On * Family Outreach Services * Family Preservation Services * Great Parents, Great Start * Parent-Infant Program * Parent-Young Child Program * Public Health Nursing Early Head Start (EHS) Family Outreach Services Capital Area Community Services- Head Start Ingham County Health Department 727 North Jenison 5303 S. Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48915 Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 372-9411 ext . 1 (517) 272-4122 Description: EHS is a comprehensive program, providing Description: Provides home based services weekly home visits to program families, prenatal to age to pregnant women and families with children three. Visits focus on positive parent/child interactions and ages 3 and under. Services focus on healthy child growth and development. enhancing family functioning, providing Eligibility: Pregnant women or parents of a child 0 to prenatal education and strategies to promote three in Ingham County. Must meet 100% of Federal a healthy pregnancy, promote positive Poverty guidelines, are homeless or in foster care. parent-child interactions and support healthy Website: www.cacsheadstart.org childhood growth and development. Visits Contact: Wendy McBride, EHS Manager - are family focused and frequency can be wendy.mcbride@cacsheadstart.org individualized. Eligibility: Ingham county resident who is on Medicaid or who is eligible to be on Medicaid. Early On Website: Ingham Intermediate School District http://hd.ingham.org/Home/OtherServices/ 2630 W. Howell Rd., Mason, MI 48854 (517) 244-4514 FamilyOutreachServices.aspx Program Description: Developmental evaluation to Contact: Lisa Chambers - lchambers@ingham.org determine eligibility and needs. If eligible and parents desire services, an Individualized Family Service Plan is Family Preservation Services developed. Services are provided within a family’s daily St. Vincent’s Catholic Charities routines in their home, at daycare or at a community 2800 West Willow St. Lansing, MI playgroup, weekly to monthly, depending on the needs. 48917 (517) 323-4734 ext. 1610 Services may be provided by early childhood special Description: Helps at-risk families to improve basic education teachers, speech, occupational or physical parenting skills. Services included: parenting therapists, or early interventionists. education, household management, health and Eligibility: Residents of Ingham Intermediate School nutrition, hygiene, budgeting, locating permanent District service area, birth to three years old, with housing and referrals to community resources. developmental delays or at risk of developing delays due to Eligibility: Families referred by Ingham County Child medical or mental health conditions or disability determined Protective Services through developmental evaluation. Services are free for Website: eligible children and their families. There are no income www.stvcc.org requirements. Contact: Heather Akers Website: http://inghamisd.org/schools/earlyon/ Contact: Michelle Nicholson – mnichols@inghamisd.org Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 12. Great Parents, Great Start Ingham Intermediate School District Parent-Young Child Program 2630 W. Howell Rd., Mason, MI Description: Home-based assessment and interventions 48854 (517) 244-1384 to help families meet their preschooler’s emotional and Description: Parent-child activities, parent education and developmental needs. A therapist works with the family to identify strengths and remove obstacles to achieve goals developmental screenings as well as connecting families to such as strengthening parent-child relationship, assuring community resources. Home visits done at least twice a child’s safety, building parents’ daily living skills, helping the month and provide parents information on child parent cope effectively with stress, increasing the child’s development and age-appropriate activities for their ability to behave age-appropriately, to manage emotional children to promote school readiness and support high distress and to function in daycare/preschool. Eligibility: quality early education and care. Eligibility: Residents of Families with a child between the ages of 3 to 5 years. At Ingham Intermediate School District service area, birth least one of the following must apply: preschooler is displaying significant social, emotional or behavioral to age five. Services are free and there are no income or difficulties. For residents of Ingham and Clinton counties eligibility requirements. the child must have Medicaid, MI Child or be low-income Website: http://inghamisd.org/schools/gpgs with no insurance. There are no insurance requirements for Contact: Michelle Nicholson - mnichols@inghamisd.org children residing in Eaton County. Website: www.ceicmh.org Parent-Infant Program Contact: Fran Jozefowicz - jozefowi@ceicmh.org - (517) Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton Eaton 887-5250 Ingham Counties 838 Louisa St., Suite D Lansing, MI To request services: (517)346-8318 or 1(888)800-1559 Public Health Nursing Description: Home-based assessment and family focused Ingham County Health Department interventions to help families meet their infant’s emotional 5303 South Cedar St. Lansing, MI 48911 and developmental needs. A therapist works with the family (517) 887-4322 to identify strengths and remove obstacles in order to Description: Public health nurses can visit you in your achieve goals such as strengthening parent-child home, talk to you by phone or see you at a clinic or relationship, assuring child’s safety, building parents’ daily school. Services include: pregnancy care, family planning living skills and helping the parent cope effectively with and parenting support. stress. Families receive services at least weekly. Eligibility: Ingham County resident referred by your Eligibility: Families in the tri-county (Clinton, Eaton or doctor, hospital or self-referral. Ingham) area who have a baby or child under the age of Website:http://hd.ingham.org/public-health- four or are expecting a baby. The recipient of services must services.aspx have Medicaid, MIChild or be low-income with no Contact: Julie Dingerson insurance. Website: www.ceicmh.org Contact: Fran Jozefowicz - jozefowi@ceicmh.org - (517) 887-5250 Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Every family has access to a universal, comprehensive, and collaborative system of community based early childhood programs, services, and supports. Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 13. PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITIES Ongoing activities parent & child (0-5) attend together. * Capital Area District Library * East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts * East Lansing Public Library * Haslett Community Education * Holt Community Education * Impression 5 Science Center * Ingham Play and Learn Groups * Lansing Parks & Recreation * Mason Community Education * MSU Community Music School * Okemos Community Education * YMCA of Lansing Capital Area District Library East Lansing Public Library 401 S. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48901 950 Abbot Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 367-6300 (517) 351-2420 The library operates thirteen libraries in Ingham County. Parent-Child activities: Baby Storytime (up to 2 yrs.). Check http://cadl.org/news/locations for the closest Check www.elpl.org/events/kids for current events and branch and to see what specific parent-child activities are activities. available. Main Website: www.elpl.org Dansville: Movers & Readers Storytime (1-3 years); Facebook: www.facebook.com/elpubliclibrary Downtown: Toddler Storytime (1-3 years); Foster: Babies Twitter: http://twitter.com/elplibrary and Books (6-18 months), Toddler Storytime (18-36 months); Haslett: Toddler Storytime (2-3 1/2 years); Holt- Delhi: Movers & Readers (1-3 years); Mason: Movers & Haslett Community Education Readers Storytime (6 months-2 1/2 years); Okemos: 1590 Franklin St. Haslett, MI 48840 Baby Storytime (0-2 years), Toddler Storytime (2-3 years); (517) 339-2665 South Lansing: Movers & Readers (1 1/2-3 years) Parent-Tot Water Exploration: For tots ages 6-36 Main Website: www.cadl.org months and their parent. Facebook: www.facebook.com/cadlibrary Pint Size Picassos: For ages 2-5 (and a parent/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/cadl guardian). Kids get to create with paints, playdough, homemade musical instruments and outdoor art. Website: www.haslett.k12.mi.us/education/dept/ East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Arts dept.php?sectiondetailid=323& 410 Abbot Rd. Room 211, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6809 Eligibility: Classes are for both city residents and non- Holt Community Education residents (pay higher fee). 5885 West Holt Rd., Holt, MI 48842 Tiny Tumblers for Terrific Twos: Students will move to (517) 694-3411 improve motor skills and enhance social awareness. Parent/Tot Swim: For ages 6 months to 3 years. Parent and Child Aquatics (Ages 6 months +): An Gymnastics Preschool: A fun way to develop strength, introduction to the water for children. flexibility and coordination. Parents must participate in Website: www.cityofeastlansing.com/Home/ classes for ages 2 - 3 1/2. Departments/ParksRecreationArts/ Website: www.holtcommunityed.com Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 14. Impression 5 Science Center not reached the 42” height requirement for level classes. Children not potty trained must wear a swim diaper. 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933 Parent must be in the water with their child. (517) 485-8116 Perfectly Petrified Tykes (3-5 years): Intended for the First Impressions Room: A room designed to offer safe, child or parent who is new and/or fearful of the water. Will inspirational space where infants, toddlers and their help prepare the child for a class without parents. parents can play and explore. Youth Art Class (2-5 years): A fun art class where Little Learners Parent-Child Lab: Designed especially children create art with their parents. for 1- to 4-year-olds, each series is five weeks long and Website: http://mason.k12.mi.us/pages/ introduces learners to science topics through exploratory communityeducation.html play, songs, books, and activities. Series is $35 for members and $50 for non-members. Parents are free but required! MSU Community Music School Website: www.impression5.com 841 Timberlane St., Suite B, East Lansing, MI 48823 Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Lansing-MI/ (517) 355-7661 Impression-5-Science-Center/20802245657 Early Childhood Music Classes: An infant/toddler class Twitter: www.twitter.com/impression5 is offered for children ages 3 and younger. Children attend music class with a parent or caregiver. Learn more at: Ingham Play and Learn Groups www.cms.msu.edu/el/children/early.php Website: www.cms.msu.edu Ingham Intermediate School District Contact: Katie Pletka - commusic@msu.edu - (517) 2630 W. Howell Rd., Mason, MI 48854 355-7661 ext. 13 (517) 244-1384 Playgroups: Provides activities for families to play alongside their children and explore many developmental Okemos Community Education domains including sensory experiences, motor skills, and 4000 Okemos Rd. Okemos, MI 48864 language skills. Information on topics related to young (517) 706-5020 children and parenting is shared, as well as connections to Parent/Tot Swim: Ages 3 months and up. Parent must community resources. Groups are offered in a variety of accompany child in pool. Children who are not toilet locations across the Ingham service area. trained must wear waterproof diaper and plastic diaper Eligibility: Parents with children ages birth to 5 cover. Website: http://inghamgreatstart.powerofwe.org/play- Website: www.okemosonline.com and-learn-groups/ Contact: LaVera Fish at (517) 244-1267 or lfish@inghamisd.org YMCA of Lansing Eligibility: Activities are for members. Non-members pay higher fee. Lansing Parks and Recreation Parent-Child Activities: Activities vary by branch and 124 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48933 time of the year. Contact your nearest branch for specific (517) 483-4277 program details. Aquatics: Bobbin Babes (6 months - 2 years), Tiny Downtown YMCA Wellness Center Tots (2-5 years), Babes & Tots (1-5 years) - Classes 119 N. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48933; (517) geared towards a parent and child with emphasis on fun, 827-9640 safety and gaining confidence in the water. Mom & Baby Yoga Fenner Nature Center: Nature Trek for Toddlers (Ages www.ymcaoflansing.org/ 2-3 with adult) downtownymcawellnesscenter.html Sports & Fitness: Tot Time (Ages 5 and under) - Open Oak Park Branch time for parents to bring preschool age children to our gym 900 Long Blvd., Lansing, MI 48911; (517) 827-9700 to play. Adults must accompany and supervise their Mom & Tot Gymnastics (1-4) children; Tiny Tumblers For 2’s (Age 2) - Parent Pre-Pike: Parent/Child Swim (2-4) participation is required as your child will be introduced to www.ymcaoflansing.org/oakparkymca.html a tumbling mat and the basics of tumbling, including Parkwood Branch rolling, jumping and form. 2306 Haslett Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823; (517) Eligibility: Classes are for both city residents and non- 827-9680 residents (pay higher fee). Family Time: Kids Gym (Parents/Kids ages 0-3) Website: www.lansingmi.gov/parks/index.jsp Parent Tot Swim: (ages 0-3) www.ymcaoflansing.org/parkwoodymca.html Westside Community Branch Mason Community Education 3700 Old Lansing Rd., Lansing, MI 48917; (517) 827-9670 1001 S. Barnes St. Mason, MI 48854 Pre-Pike: Parent/Child Swim (ages 2-4) (517) 244-6416 Swim Lessions: Parent/Child (ages 0-2) Water Babies (6 months-2 years): A safe fun introduction www.ymcaoflansing.org/ to swimming. Children not potty trained must wear a swim westsidecommunityymca.html diaper. Parent must be in the water with their child. Main Website: www.ymcaoflansing.org Fin Buddies (3-4 years): This class is designed for children who have no previous water experience or have Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com
- 15. Ingham GSC, Birth to Five Mission: Every family has access to a universal, comprehensive, and collaborative system of community-based early childhood programs, services, and supports. Ingham Great Start Collaborative 517-244-1267 www.inghamgreatstart.org For updates or corrections, please contact: inghamgsc@gmail.com