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GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS CALENDAR

Local BUSINESSES offering Virtual Programming:  • Classes • Outdoor Ideas and Activities • STEM resources • Virtual tours • Story Times • Mindfulness CALENDAR LINK

LOVE SCREEN FREE TIME

We are dedicated to promoting screen-free time and we have created a campaign that promotes activities that helps you unplug and connect. Sign-up to the TEXT MESSAGE NETWORK and follow #LoveScreenFreeTime on social media for ideas and resources.

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CHIPPEWA NATURE CENTERS Nature-Base Learning Explore an outdoor space near your home Learn more

MATH IN THE MAIL Facebook Activities Follow Math in the Mail Facebook page for screen-free activities. Learn more

TINKERGARTEN Orange You Glad We Made This Feeder? Outdoor classes that are play-based learning. Learn more

MSU Extension's Online Classes

Free Online workshop. During this workshop we will explore mindfulness techniques to help children (and those who care for them) manage stress. Register Develop your toolbox of strategies to deal with stress so that it does not get the best of you. Free and online. (Morning sessions are available in a separate event.) Register

Learn to find bliss amid all of this! Free and online. Register Develop your toolbox of strategies to deal with stress so that it does not get the best of you. Free and online. Register

BAY-ARENAC PREGNANCY TO PRESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP The Bay-Arenac Pregnancy to Preschool Partnership wants to support you in finding the best possible programs for your family.  Programs include: Maternal Infant Health Program Early Head Start Starting Strong Head Start LEARN MORE

COVID-19 RESOURCES

DO YOU NEED INFORMATION ABOUT COVID-19? For up-to-date and credible information about the COVID-19 and our region check the Great Lakes Bay Regional website. WEBSITE LINK

DO YOU NEED FOOD? Michigan's Meet Up and Eat Up Map If you are in need of food, please check it out for a organization that is providing free meals near you. WEBSITE LINK

EBT PROGRAM

DO YOU NEED HELP? 211 is here 24/7/365 to connect you with help of all kinds, like housing support to financial assistance. WEBSITE LINK

DO YOU FEEL ALONE? If you’re experiencing anxiety during these times, you’re not alone. Crisis Text Line offers free, confidential, and 24/7 crisis counseling that anyone can reach with just a text. They have trained Crisis Counselors to take on hard conversations about anxiety, abuse, and more. Text BELONG to 741741.

CHILD CARE RELIEF FUND GRANTS A grant program that helps child care providers cover costs during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The goal of the program is to help you stay in business and make child care more affordable for Michigan families. These grants are non-competitive and you can apply for funding in right now. There will be additional funding available in May and June.  LEARN MORE

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