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Childcare, parenting programs, and family support

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Childcare & Parenting

Early Head Start

Macomb Community Action

Early childhood program offering child development, health, and family support.

Clinton Township, Macomb
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Childcare & Parenting

Head Start and Early Head Start

Matrix Human Services

Federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving children birth to age 5 and their families across 24+ Detroit locations. F…

Waitlist / Capacity: High demand; apply early

Detroit, Wayne
Call for site-specific hours
Childcare & Parenting

OLHSA Head Start and Early Head Start - Oakland County

OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency)

Comprehensive early childhood education for income-eligible families in Oakland County. Head Start serves ages 3-5; Early Head Start serves…

Waitlist / Capacity: Slots fill quickly; apply early

Pontiac, Oakland
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (enrollment); program hours vary
Childcare & Parenting

KARED Head Start - Macomb County

KARED Inc.

KARED Head Start - Macomb County listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Roseville, Macomb
Childcare & Parenting

OLHSA Head Start - Livingston County

OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency)

OLHSA Head Start - Livingston County listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Pontiac, Livingston
Childcare & Parenting

WISD Head Start - Washtenaw County Early Childhood

Washtenaw Intermediate School District

WISD Head Start - Washtenaw County Early Childhood listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Childcare & Parenting

Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Washtenaw County Health Department

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Childcare & Parenting

New Parent Education and Support

Ann Arbor Baby Beginnings

Community program offering childbirth education, newborn-care classes, and practical support for new and expecting parents.

Waitlist / Capacity: Registration timing depends on class dates.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for current class schedule and support offerings.
Childcare & Parenting

Family Support and Child Care Navigation

Child Care Network

Child Care Network helps families with child care resources, scholarships, parent support, and related early-childhood navigation.

Waitlist / Capacity: Openings vary by resource and referral partner.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Monday-Friday business hours; call for current availability.
Childcare & Parenting

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County

Support program for grandparents and relative caregivers raising children, offering support groups, resource navigation, and caregiver educa…

Waitlist / Capacity: Group timing and capacity vary.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for support-group schedule and current enrollment.
Childcare & Parenting

Child Care and After-School Programs

Ann Arbor YMCA

YMCA program offering child care, after-school programming, camps, and youth supports for children and teens in the Ann Arbor area.

Waitlist / Capacity: Enrollment may fill by session.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for seasonal program schedules and enrollment availability.
Childcare & Parenting

Parenting and Family Communication Support

Hope Family Services

Family-support provider offering parenting classes, stress-reduction support, and communication-skills coaching for parents, teens, and fami…

Waitlist / Capacity: Class dates and availability vary.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for class schedule and intake details.
Childcare & Parenting

Child and Youth Education Programs

Washtenaw Area Council for Children

Youth-serving nonprofit providing educational programs and training for children, teens, parents, and professionals who support young people…

Waitlist / Capacity: Registration availability depends on each program cycle.

Ypsilanti, Washtenaw
Call for current program schedule and registration details.
Childcare & Parenting

Birthday Gift and Celebration Support

Birthday Smiles for Kids

Birthday Gift and Celebration Support listing. Program details should be confirmed directly with the provider.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Childcare & Parenting

Breastfeeding Support and Parent Education

La Leche League of Ann Arbor

Peer-led breastfeeding support group offering encouragement, education, and practical lactation support for mothers and parents.

Waitlist / Capacity: Meeting availability varies.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Meeting times vary; see website or call for current schedule.
Childcare & Parenting

Car Seat Safety Education and Low-Cost Seats

Mott Buckle Up Program

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital program offering car-seat safety education, fitting support, and low-cost car seats for eligible families.

Waitlist / Capacity: Appointments or classes may be required.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for class times, fitting stations, and eligibility details.
Childcare & Parenting

Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Support

Washtenaw Camp Placement

Nonprofit program helping low-income youth access summer camp through scholarships, placement support, and family guidance.

Waitlist / Capacity: Availability depends on scholarship funding and camp season.

Ann Arbor, Washtenaw
Call for current camp season deadlines and application timing.
Childcare & Parenting

Head Start and Early Childhood Programs

Starfish Family Services

30000 Hiveley (Headquarters) Website: www.starfishfamilyservices.org Head Start, Early Head Start, and Great Start Readiness Programs. Phone…

Inkster, Wayne
Childcare & Parenting

Nurse-Family Partnership

Nurse Family Partnership

Website: Starfishfamilyservices.org Provides information from nurses during first pregnancy.

Detroit, Wayne
Childcare & Parenting

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services

Birthline Pregnancy and Parenting Center

Community resource center offering free pregnancy tests, material support including diapers and baby clothing, parenting education classes,…

Jackson, Jackson
Childcare & Parenting

Pregnancy Resource and Support Services

Center for Women

Pregnancy resource center offering free pregnancy testing, obstetric referrals, material support for new parents, and parenting education fo…

Jackson, Jackson