Are you a new or expecting parent? Join us for a virtual baby fair to learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at 9:00am – 11:00am or Wednesday July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
If you are an Allegan County parent/caregiver of a child ages 0-5 years old, please consider answering this quick 5-question survey about READING to support 32p6 funds for FREE books this fall in Allegan County. The survey will remain open until July 1st- https://form.jotform.com/251676643163158. THANK YOU!
Funding for free books (32p(6)) is about to be eliminated from the state budget. Help us protect programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Talking is Teaching Play-and-Learns .
🖊️ Sign the letter of support by July 1: https://bit.ly/4jWGSyO
📩 Signed letters will be sent to Gov. Whitmer from Allegan County’s Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition.
TODAY (6/17) is our 1st POPSICLES IN THE PARK! Come visit us in Plainwell at Sherwood Park from 1-2pm!
Tomorrow (6/17) is our 1st POPSICLES IN THE PARK! Come visit us in Plainwell at Sherwood Park from 1-2pm!
We would like to THANK all of the Dads and Fathers who are raising strong, resilient children.
Hey, dads! Did you know that baby should sleep on their back for the first year? Learn more about creating a #safesleep environment and how to keep baby safe during sleep at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2
Join our "Unlock the Conversation: Gun Safety for Parents" class on 6/24 from 8- 9:30 PM
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z30PXKKRSMWuhNJbAjle7A?ct=t%28July+2023+Newsletter_COPY_01%29#/registration
The WMPQC's Mental Health Workgroup is inviting dads, partners, brothers, friends, and caregivers who have experienced the highs and lows of birth and mental health to help change the narrative. This initiative is about breaking the silence, normalizing real conversations, and building a legacy for the next generation of men who need guidance. For more information contact Danielle Guty at dguty@mphi.org
Schedule your hearing, vision, and oral health screenings this June!
Don't forget this month's Car Seat Safety Check is on June 24th from 12-3pm at Community Action of Allegan County in Allegan, MI.
You may worry that your baby may choke when they sleep on their back. Babies are actually safer on their back. Learn more at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2/safe-sleep-for-your-baby/keep-your-baby-sleeping-safely/learn-why-babies-wont-choke-when-sleeping-on-their-backs
Join our " Introduction to Positive & Adverse Childhood Experiences" class on 6/17 from 8- 9:30 PM
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z30PXKKRSMWuhNJbAjle7A?ct=t%28July+2023+Newsletter_COPY_01%29#/registration
Join our " Essential Skills for Learning & Life" class on 6/10 from 8- 9:30 PM
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z30PXKKRSMWuhNJbAjle7A?ct=t%28July+2023+Newsletter_COPY_01%29#/registration
Join our "Together We Can: Co-parenting Class" on 6/11 from 7- 8:30 PM
Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZEat3Y_RLmerD7NcoQGyA
Schedule your hearing, vision, and oral health screenings this June!
Otsego Aquatic Center has so many FUN, HEALTHY swim/dive opportunities this summer for all ages. This Friday is FREE OPEN SWIM for the community! For more information, please contact Maggie at mdarnell@otsegops.org.
Mark Your Summer Calendars for POPSICLES IN THE PARK! They are popping up all over Allegan County.
COLOR YOUR WORLD this summer at our local libraries!
Don't forget to visit these fun FESTIVALS this SUMMER!
