Resources for Families and Caregivers

Early On Michigan

Early On Michigan is the system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with disabilities or delays, and their families.
website: www.1800earlyon.org

Challenge of Children

Challenge of Children is a free parenting conference for parents, grandparents, and caregivers which is held each spring.
website: http://www.challengeofchildren.org/

Michigan Department of Education

The Michigan Department of Education provides parents and caregivers with links to information about Early Childhood Programs and Family Services.
website: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-43092---,00.html#EARLYCHILD
  • Michigan School Readiness Program
  • R.E.A.D.Y. Program
  • Be Their Hero from Age Zero Campaign
  • Michigan Even Start Programs

Licensed Tuition Preschool - Ages 3 - 4

  • Gets kids ready for school
  • Allows them to interact with other children
  • Available nearby

Contact Your Local Public Schools

Early Childhood Developmental Delay (ECDD)

Early Childhood Special Education meets the educational needs of children ages three to six years that meet the entrance requirements as provided by the Michigan Special Education Rules. Activities help motor skills, social and emotional development, speech, and thinking skills.
website: http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/pep/pz.html

Great Parents, Great Start

Great Parents, Great Start is a state-wide initiative funded through the efforts of Governor Jennifer Granholm to coordinate public and private efforts to develop parent involvement and education programs for families of children birth to age five.
website: www.migreatparents.org/

Even Start: Birth - Age 8

Even Start is a family literacy program for parents pursuing their GED or high school diploma which provides:
  • Child Care
  • Parenting Workshops
  • Home Visits Visit the Michigan

Even Start Website at http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_6809-20426--,00.html

Adult Literacy - All Adults

Adult education services include:
  • General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
  • Adult Literacy
  • Family Literacy Educational Services
  • Computer
  • Vocational Training
  • Work FIRST
  • English as a Second Language High School Completion

Contact Information:
Paul Hoppa, MAISD Adult Literacy Consultant
630 Harvey Street
Muskegon, Michigan 49442
(231) 767-7278
phoppa@muskegonisd.org

A Service of Your Local Public Schools in Muskegon County.