Early Child/ Family Programs
Macomb County Early Learning Communities
A new initiative facilitated by the United Way provides neighborhood hubs beginning at our Warren location and at Sacred Heart Education Center in Roseville. A varity of programs and services for child care providers are available including:
- Training for child care licensing and professional development in the local communities
- Training targeted for registered aides, relative providers, and family, friend and neighbor caregivers.
- In home coaching and mentorig by Early Childhood Professionals.
- Lending library of books and educational materials for in-home providers to use in their child care.
- Incentives for completing trainings.
- Caregiver/child interactive learning groups.
Parent/Child (Interactive Learning) Playgroups
for children newborn- age 4 and their parents
Early Literacy Home Visits
for children newborn - age 4
A child development specialist visits and shares with parents information on:
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Child growth and development
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Interested in a Home Visit?
Send an email with your name, address, phone number, child(ren)'s name and age.
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Age appropriate expectations
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Effective discipline
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Health and safety
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Community resources
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Activities for early learning at home and in the community
The mentoring project is a unique program where local high school volunteers are trained in child development and become a big brother or sister to a child 4 to 6 years old. The high school volunteers read, play, and participate in art and craft activities with their little brother or sister.
