Our communities are made up of families. Census dollars help with programs that feed families, provide homes and shelter, support learning of all kinds, create parks and playgrounds, and make our cities and towns better. We want the best for our families and getting counted helps.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has held a Jr. Duck Stamp Contest in Michigan since 1995 (25 years). This dynamic educational program uses principles in both conservation and design to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to students in kindergarten through high school. The program provides an opportunity for students to artistically showcase their knowledge of the diversity, interrelationships and beauty of wildlife.
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Best For You. Best For Baby.
5 Tips for Preventing Birth Defects.
Not all birth defects can be prevented. But you can increase your chances of having a healthy baby by managing health conditions and by adopting healthy behaviors before and during pregnancy. Taking care of yourself and doing what’s best for you is also best for your baby!
After three days of powerful classroom instruction, experiential activity, and group discussion, you’ll be equipped with the tools to have deeper, more meaningful relationships and inspired by the course’s ability to bring about a more compassionate world.
Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health's YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
This class will teach participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12 – 18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
"… all children need the presence of a father in their lives to help determine identity, find security in love, feel a sense of satisfaction in relationships, and to define their place in the world. If a father is not accessible to help fulfill these needs, then children turn to a pseudo-father."
Librarian Secrets: Seasonal Early Literacy Activities
Winter is a great time to practice your child’s early literacy skills! Check out these ideas for special ways to celebrate winter while building their literacy skills.
2019-2020 STEM Passports: Packed full with Family RESOURCES, COUPONS & fun PLACES to experience STEM
Did your child receive their STEM Passport?
I am pleased to announce that the 2019-2020 STEM Passport is here! This amazing booklet is the creation of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance’s Out-of-School Time Network. It is an effort to create equal access to STEM-rich institutions to all children throughout the region.
