Supporting Families with Young Children in Oakland County

Contact your caseworker to see if a specific class meets requirements. Often, classes need to be in person to satisfy that. In Oakland County, there are two classes from the Friends of the Court.
https://www.oakgov.com/government/courts/friend-of-the-court/programs-services. Otherwise, classes from CARE https://www.careofsem.com/parenting-services/classes/ can be a great fit.

Home visits are free.

Depending on your needs and the home visiting program you're enrolled in, home visits can happen as often as every week or twice a month. Home visits usually last between 30 minutes to 1 hour, but may change depending on your needs. Your home visitor will work closely with you to schedule a home visit for a day and time that works well for you.

Home visitors have extensive training in helping families. Some may be nurses, some may be social workers, and some may be early childhood educators. Home visitors usually know a lot about the community and are aware of other services that may benefit your family.

Eligibility for home visiting depends on the program. Some programs begin as early as pregnancy, while others serve only first-time parents or families with infants under one year. Certain programs continue until your child is five years old. To find a program that fits your needs, contact us at 844-456-5437.

A home visit is a planned meeting with a trained and supportive home visitor. A home visitor usually comes to your home but can meet you someplace that works for you. During a home visit, you can talk with your visitor about things that are going well and things you may be concerned about. Your home visitor will be helpful and supportive, provide information, and connect you to community resources.

Phase 1: Complete the online application in MiECC and upload the required documents (proof of income, address, and a copy of the child's birth certificate). Once a care coordinator verifies documents, they will send a referral to your preferred program.

Phase 2: The program will contact you with the next steps for enrollment and provide you with a start date.

Each Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) picks a curriculum from the approved list... No matter which curriculum is chosen, teaching teams create fair and meaningful learning experiences using a child-centered, hands-on curriculum model. This approach is recommended for PreK and supported by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

There are no current income guidelines for GSRP. Income is used to determine when your child can enroll in a program. All age-eligible children can qualify for GSRP.

Children must turn four years old on or before September 1. However, a provision exists for families requesting early enrollment for children who will turn 4 after September 1, but on or before December 1.

We host some parent workshops, and we would love to connect you with others in the community based on what would fit you. See our calendar or contact a care coordinator.

The Family Coalition is a group of parents and caregivers working together to support early childhood programs and resources in the community. Yes! Any parent or caregiver with a child under 12 can join.