LOCAL RESOURCES
Child Care Network
Child Care Network is committed to improving the quality of child care and providing resources to help the community make educated choices about early childhood education. CCN has been providing services to families and early childhood professionals since 1977. Child Care Network provides services for six southeast Michigan counties: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw.
Monroe County Library System KID'S ZONE
Would you like to help your child learn the skills needed to become a good reader? The Monroe County Library System offers Kid's Zone, a safe electronic place where children and parents can learn about library activities such as research books and authors, play games and learn about science and animals.
Get in the Sandbox!
The Michigan Sandbox Party is a nonpartisan movement for Michigan residents who recognize the need to make sure infants, toddlers and other children are healthy, strong and ready to go when they arrive at the kindergarten door. It's also for those who understand the crucial role that school-ready children play in Michigan's economic revival. Today in Michigan, about 35% of kindergarteners are unprepared for the rigors of school. The cost to them, to Michigan and to society is enormous. The Sandbox Party will provide leadership and a unified voice on key early childhood issues. Through advocacy, leadership, research and innovative programs, the Sandbox Party will address the importance of investing in the more than 750,000 Michigan residents between the ages of 0 thru age 5. Visit the Sandbox Party for more information.
Star Power
Star Power began in 2007 with several hundred people coming together to tell the legislature that investing in early childhood development saves taxpayers money, decreases the deficit and creates economic growth. Since that time, thousands have participated in Star Power activities in Lansing and locally, by showcasing the strength of the active, engaged and informed early childhood advocate community.
Great Start to Quality
Michigan's destination for childcare and preschool resources. Connecting families to high quality early learning and care. Access Great Start to Quality
Court Appointed Special Advocates : 734.241.8182
Gabby's Ladder : 734.242.8773
Monroe County Mental Health Authority : 734.243.7340
Department of Human Services : 734.243.7200
Monroe County Community Foundation : 734.242.1976
Monroe County Health Department : 734.240.7800
Monroe County Library System : 734.241.5770
Monroe County MSU Extension : 734.240.3170
Monroe County Opportunity Program : 734.241.2775
Monroe County Youth Center : 734.240.3220
United Way of Monroe County : 734.242.1331