- Michigan Great Start
Resources available in St. Clair County to families with children ages 0-5. - State of Michigan Project Great Start
Lists Michigan's early childhood system of programs, services and supports for children ages 0-5.
- PBS Kids
Free preK-12 resources to support learning at home and at school. - National Center for Family Literacy
Details about initiatives, research and statistics on literacy, newsletter, projects, a FAQ, press releases and links to community programs.
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Mommy and Me Association
Find playgroups, classes and clubs right in your neighborhood. Discover Mommy & Me toys, books, and more.
Administration for Children and Families
ACF is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families.
- Active Parenting
Publishers of award-winning, video-based parenting education programs. - Kidsmart
Early learning and technology resources for parents and teachers. - The Kempe Center
Child abuse and neglect prevention site for families and professionals. - Discovery School
Offers homework help, articles, interactive activities, virtual tours, science fair ideas, and projects for kids.
- Laura Bush's Family Favorites
A list of the First Lady's favorite books and authors for readers of all ages.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Health and well-being resources for parents and caregivers of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Kids Are Worth It
The Web site of Barbara Coloroso, an internationally recognized speaker and author in the areas of parenting, teaching, school discipline and non-violent conflict resolution.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Committed to helping vulnerable kids and their families succeed.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
The NAEYC works to raise the quality of programs for all children from birth through age eight.
Michigan's Great Start System
Information on Michigan's Great Start System and the Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation.
Bridges for Kids
A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents of children from birth through transition to adult life.
NHTSA Child Safety Seat Information
Find out what kind of car seat is right for your child.
Preschool Express
Preschool activities and ideas for teachers, parents and grandparents.
Reading Rockets
offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better.
PBS Parents
Information about your child's development from birth through the early school years plus lots of fun educational activities.
Reading Is Fundamental
The nation's oldest and largest nonprofit children's literacy organization.
Early Childhood Michigan
Information for parents, professionals and providers who desire to order publications, locate their local resources, find out more about early childhood, parenting concerns, special needs, disabilities and how to help/identify children who are at-risk.
The READY Program
Resources to help parents of young children take advantage of the great opportunity for developing learning skills in the first years of a child's life.
Perpetual Preschool
Over 6,000 free songs, crafts, games, snack ideas and learning activities for preschool and kindergarten educators to use in the classrooms.
- Early Childhood Investment Corporation
The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is charged with implementing the Great Start Blueprint whose vision and mission are aimed at ensuring a Great Start for Michigan's children aged birth to 5. - Michigan Department of Education
On-line phone directory, reports, resources from various offices throughout the Michigan Department of Education.
