Great Start Collaborative
Hillsdale County - May 2020
May COVID-19 update
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Thrive with Your Family
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has introduced a new weekly online video series supporting families during the coronavirus pandemic called Thrive With Your Family.
You can join their nationally recognized panel for a series of candid conversations about parenting, child behavior, mental health, and relationships during the ever-changing environment of our current global pandemic.
We’ll tackle the stressors, concerns, and difficulties families are facing. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to maintain a sense of hope and understanding, and tips for maintaining a problem-solving mindset even amidst circumstances that can feel out of our control.
You can submit topics and/or questions on their website. You will also find previous episodes on their website to view at your convenience.
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Preschool Registration
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Helpful links on COVID-19 and related topics
Helpful links for kids around COVID-19
What is the Coronavirus?
Social Distancing with Pete and Patty
Seeing Other People Wearing Masks
Looking for something more...
40+ books with varying age ranges/reading levels. Additional languages are available as well.
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ZOOM
To download full document click on any page and follow the direct download link.
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Fresh Food Distribution
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Click on the image to find the zoom links, meeting ID, and passwords.
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WIC Program Updates
The safety and health of your family is the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program's top priority during the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To protect all families and staff, your local WIC clinic may be closed, may have changed its hours, or maybe providing remote assistance. To learn more about these changes and to get answers to common questions, such as how to contact your local WIC office or obtain breastfeeding support, please review the WIC FAQ document.
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Are you an Essential Worker and in need of Child Care?
Please fill out the form if you are in NEED of care for a child, ages birth through 12 years only, and are part of the Essential Workforce, as defined by Governor Whitmer’s Executive order.
This service provides a connection to child care providers who have openings. Fees will apply. Please allow at least 48 hours for a response. Click here.