Michigan Family Resources helps families meet their needs. If your child is enrolled in the Early Head Start program, the following services are available to you:
Child Development and Education
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Individualized planning to promote each child’s development
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Screening and assessments monitoring each child’s development milestones
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Support and referrals when the child needs services not provided through Early Head Start
Family Support
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Support and referrals to meet families’ needs (including education, job access, crisis intervention, etc.)
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Parent meetings and parent/teacher conferences to share information about parenting, child development, and various life skills (budgeting, meal planning, stress management, etc.)
Health Support
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Assistance in monitoring and maintaining current immunizations and well-child check ups
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Hearing and vision screening
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Support for children with special needs
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Pre- and post-natal information and support for pregnant women
Literacy
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Book reading activities several times every day
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Provide families with age appropriate books
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Training and resources for parents and child care providers regarding early literacy activities
Nutrition
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Support and referrals when there are questions concerning nutrition
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) POLICY, THIS INSTITUTION IS PROHIBITED FROM DISCRIMINATING ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, OR DISABILITY. TO FILE A COMPLAINT OF DISCRIMINATION, WRITE USDA, OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS, 1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250-9410 OR CALL (800) 795-3272 OR (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
Parent Involvement
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Volunteer in classrooms and child care homes
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Participate in conferences and home visits to support your child’s education and development
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Contribute to program planning by joining the Parent Policy Council
To volunteer, call the Community & Parent Relations Specialist at 616-453-4145 x2205.
Transition
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Support from the Community & Parent Relations Specialist and the Early Head Start Family Service Worker to help a child’s transition from Early Head Start to Head Start or other preschool programs