
Allegan County's Great Start Collaborative received a grant through the Perrigo Foundation to purchase bike helmets for local School Resource Officers. Officer Alan was able to size helmets for each GSRP student at Brandon Elementary this week to promote bike safety in Martin.



Mark Your Calendars! Our 3rd Annual Kid's Day Event is happening Friday, May 2nd at the Ransom District Library from 10am-12pm. We have face painting, giveaways, and Daniel Tiger photo opportunities this year ;)



Mark Your Calendars! Our 3rd Annual Kid's Day Event is happening Friday, May 2nd at the Ransom District Library from 10am-12pm. We have face painting, giveaways, and Daniel Tiger photo opportunities this year ;)



Mark Your Calendars! Our 3rd Annual Kid's Day Event is happening Friday, May 2nd at the Ransom District Library from 10am-12pm. We have face painting, giveaways, and Daniel Tiger photo opportunities this year ;)



Don't Forget! If you have a child turning 4 before September 1st, 2025, it's time to sign your child up for FREE PRESCHOOL through Michigan's PreK for All initiative at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/preschool-and-child-care-and-0-3support


Don't Forget! If you have a child turning 4 before September 1st, 2025, it's time to sign your child up for FREE PRESCHOOL through Michigan's PreK for All initiative at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/preschool-and-child-care-and-0-3support


Don't Forget! If you have a child turning 4 before September 1st, 2025, it's time to sign your child up for FREE PRESCHOOL through Michigan's PreK for All initiative at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/preschool-and-child-care-and-0-3support


Don't Forget! If you have a child turning 4 before September 1st, 2025, it's time to sign your child up for FREE PRESCHOOL through Michigan's PreK for All initiative at https://www.hmgallegan.org/o/hmga/page/preschool-and-child-care-and-0-3support


We would like to wish our AMAZING Family Engagement Specialist a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She works tirelessly throughout our community to meet the needs of local families and we appreciate her sacrifice and hard work! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MISS KELLI!

Allegan Public School's aquatic director, Kristen Lorenz, shared pictures with us today too of her swimmers enjoying their new life jackets, thanks to Perrigo Foundation's grant donation. This is another SUCCESSFUL WIN for Water Safety in our community with the Allegan County Great Start Collaborative.






Allegan County's Great Start Collaborative received a grant from the Perrigo Foundation to purchase life jackets for district aquatic centers to practice water safety. Otsego Public School's aquatic director, Maggie Darnell, was so excited to share her new life jackets with some friends today.






Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Tuesdays (12:00 - 6:00pm)- Connecting people through art, creativity, and design.


Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Tuesdays (12:00 - 6:00pm)- Connecting people through art, creativity, and design.


Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Tuesdays (12:00 - 6:00pm)- Connecting people through art, creativity, and design.


Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Tuesdays (12:00 - 6:00pm)- Connecting people through art, creativity, and design.


Learn how to RELAX when handling strong emotions experienced by infants, toddlers and preschoolers on April 18 (11:30am-1pm). Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FWmqgzZ_R1e2CcHVvLK47A#/registration


Learn how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) help child development and reduce the lifelong effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on April 9 (7-8:30pm) Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZEat3Y_RLmerD7NcoQGyA#/registration


Sign up for Tuesday evening Extension Extra Parenting Hours is month. These free online parenting workshops provide guidance for parents as you navigate the challenges, concerns, and joys of parenting. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z30PXKKRSMWuhNJbAjle7A?ct=t%28July+2023+Newsletter_COPY_01%29#/registration






Sign up for Thursday evening Parent Talk Series this month authored by Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman. Learn how to improve communication and provide practical verbal strategies for raising confident, caring, and responsible children. Register at https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ymsFvepoXP3cFw


"Go Blue Day" is TOMORROW (4/4). Wear your favorite blue in honor of your commitment to preventing child abuse!
