Great Start Family Coalition Update

Find Family Fun, Parenting Support & More

FIND YOUR PARENT VILLAGE!

JUMP INTO THE BIG READ LAKESHORE! BOOKS, CRAFTS, EVENTS, & MORE FOR ALL AGES!

Join the fun! Read the books with thousands of others across the lakeshore. Enjoy fun activities at home or join some of the many FREE events hosted by community organizations across the County this Fall!

Play, Learn, and Grow at WIC

WINTER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY AT SALVATION ARMY

TRUNK OR TREATS!

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REGISTER NOW FOR PRESCHOOL

SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT MOMS

Take a Survey and Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card!

he District Health Department wants to hear from you about your experiences with prenatal health care, pregnancy, and postpartum.

If you are pregnant, have recently been pregnant or plan to get pregnant soon please take a moment to fill out our online survey by scanning the QR code and providing your feedback. To be entered into the gift card raffle, please follow the link at the end of the survey.

New Life Support Group

Find a safe space for Pregnant Teens ages 13-19 who feel scared and alone

The 1st Friday of Every Month

Next Meeting: August 2, 6PM TO 7PM

420 W. Summit, Muskegon, 49444

DINNER PROVIDED

231-769-0705

Step Up!

Are you pregnant and between 18-30?

Are you interested in living in a family-type home and interested in working with a mentor to reach your goals?

Call: 231-794-2316

How You BIRTH Doulas

Receive support before during and after the birth of a baby.

Medicaid covers Doula Services. Call today to find out if a Doula is right for you!

231-769-014

Mothers Helping Mothers!

Receive support, education, and community resources!

Contact the Mom Mentoring Program at Public Health.

231-724-4415

FATHERS MATTER; FIND LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR DADS & MORE!

NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROLL IN KINDERGARTEN FOR FALL 2024!

LEARNING FUN FOR ALL AGES

MUSKEGON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY

The Little Read of the Lakeshore dates are now live!
Check out the Newsletter for more information. Also, join in on Library Story time, there are many times and locations available.

Lakeshore Museum

Weekday and Saturday Play and Learns at 10 am,

Friday Family Fun, and more.

Hackley Public Library

1,2,3 Play with me, Take & Makes for the Middle Read, Mexikid, Craft Clubs, and more.

White Lake Community Library

Get free books to keep and tips and tricks for growing your reader! Click to register or call 231-894-9531.

Muskegon Museum of Art

FREE *general admission to the museum and a FREE kids STEAM workshop or activity on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 11am-2pm.

Countywide Play, Learn & Grow Groups

Weekly opportunities. Find a group near you.

Families of Incarcerated Individual s Resource

Are you looking for a space to discuss the challenges of having a loved one who i s incarcerated? Join Mediation and Restorative Services for monthly support, resources , and fellowship in a non-

judgmental environment.

A light meal will be provided and the firs t 6 to register and attend each month will receive an incentive for joining us.

Last Thursday of the Month

4:00-5:30

20 W. Muskegon Ave

Muskegon, MI 49442

Register at:

info@mediatewestmichigan.com

PARENTING SUPPORT OFFERED BY ARBOR CIRCLE

GET CONNECTED TO LOCAL EVENTS, FUN AT HOME ACTIVITIES, AND MORE!

Receive Tips and Resources by Text

Because kids don't come with instructions! Receive tips, activities, and local resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age. Text THRIVE to 274448 or sign up here: https://bbtxt.org/3tr5E0X

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NEW KITS MONTHLY AT SUDS AND SUNSHINE LAUNDROMATS!

Play & Learn to Go at the Laundromats!

Turn everyday chores into early learning for your youngest children! Talk, Read and Sing while you do your laundry, 8 am - 8 pm daily!

Suds Laundromat, 2719 Sanford Street

2300 Glade Street Muskegon MI

See what you can find in the most recent Play and Learn to Go Kit below.

CHECK OUT MORE FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES HERE!

Lets Connect

There are so many ways to connect with our community. Click here to find our current list of events, and connect with me at (231) 299-0182 for opportunities to volunteer and connect with the Parent Coalition in Muskegon.

Email: elondo@muskegonisd.org

Phone: (231)299-0182

Facebook: Great Start of Muskegon Parent Coalition

ENTER TO WIN!

Click to Enter to win a $25 Meijer gift card AND stay up to date on community information.

GET INVOLVED!

Want to get more involved? Text or call 231-299-0182 to join the Muskegon Parent Coalition.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Want to know what else is going on in Muskegon? Check out our Community Calendar!

This program is funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.