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"Scientifically-based research has provided both parents and educators with a new understanding of children's rapid brain development from the beginning.
Researchers have proven that children who experience just one year in a high-quality learning environment experience significant, positive developmental gains compared to children who may not have the advantage of quality care.
Michigan remains on the forefront of using the research to support the implementation of high quality early care and educational programs for very young children. Research is also telling us that program quality plays a significant role in outcomes for children."
- Michigan Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood and Family Services
Parents Download the "All You Need to Know About Me" ~ A Personal Information Guide to Share with Child Care Providers"
| Michigan Child Care Matters Newsletters |
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| Michigan Child Care Matters shares topical information regarding young children who are cared for in licensed child care settings with the child care community, parents and other interested persons. The Consultation and Training Division encourages child care providers to make this publication available to the parents of the children in care or to provide them with our internet address so they may receive their own copy.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy of issues not available online, please contact the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, Consultation and Training Division at 517-373-8300.
Click here to "Find Child Care in Your Neighborhood". |
| Website: Click here to visit the website. |
| Contact: Michigan Department of Human Services |
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| Early Childhood Investment Corporation |
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| "Children learn more from birth to age three than any other time in life. During this time, what we do matters and will determine the way they learn, think and behave forever. To ensure all children in Michigan have the opportunity for a Great Start and a Great Life, I have launched a statewide effort to coordinate both public and private efforts to achieve common objectives and measurable results for Michigan's youngest children." -Governor Jennifer Granholm
Learn More about the Early Childhood Invesment Corporation.
Click here to find out "What's Happening in Your County".
The Early Childhood Investment Corporation is charged with implementing the
whose vision and mission are aimed at ensuring a Great Start for Michigan's children aged birth to 5:
Great Start Vision
A Great Start to make every child in Michigan safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and in life.
Great Start Mission
The purpose of Great Start is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to help all Michigan families provide a great start for their children from birth to age five. Click Here to Find the Great Start Collaboratives in Michigan
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| Website: http://www.ecic4kids.org/ |
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| Phone: (517) 371-9000 |
| Fax: (517) 371-9080 |
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221 N. Pine Street |
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Lansing, MI 48933 |
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| Respite care is a Medicaid covered service for persons who meet the eligibility requirements for the Community
Mental Health Services Program
(CMHSP).Your local CMHSP has the
necessary information on respite care
services. If you need help in identifying how to reach your local CMHSP, you may
contact the Michigan Association of
Community Mental Health Boards at
800-886-6848.
Relax. Take A Break - What is Respite Care? |
| Website: Click here to visit the website. |
| Phone: (800) 886-6848 |
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| Child Care Expulsion Prevention (CCEP) Initiative |
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In Michigan, 61% of children under the age of six require child care. Many families of infants, toddlers and young children are struggling due to behavioral challenges that may put their child care at risk.
Child Care Expulsion Prevention (CCEP) is funded through the Michigan Department of Human Services and administered by the Michigan Department of Community Health.
CCEP aims to reduce expulsions, improve the quality of child care, and increase the number of parents and providers who successfully nurture the social-emotional development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
View Referral Contacts for CCEP.
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| Website: Click here to visit the website. |
| Contact: Mary Mackrain, Statewide Coordinator |
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| Phone: (248) 594-3250 |
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| The mission of the Michigan 4C Association is to foster children’s success and development through service to the early childhood care and education community. |
| Website: http://www.mi4c.org |
| Phone: (866) 424-4532 |
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839 Centennial Way |
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