Does your agency work with or serve children and their families? If so, do you realize that over 90% of car seats inspected in Livingston County have been found to be installed or used incorrectly? Most of those mistakes can be corrected when a parent or caregiver works with a child passenger safety technician, or "car seat tech".
Consider sending an employee or staff member to become certified as a car seat tech! Interested persons do not need to be "professional" social workers, fire fighters, nurses, etc. Our most dedicated volunteers are people who are interested and passionate about keeping kids safe! Maybe it's a secretary, a volunteer parent or grand-parent, or someone who's life has been touched by a car crash, and would like to make a difference in their community!
Safe Kids Huron Valley and the Brighton State Police Post are hosting a Child Passenger Safety Technician Course in late April and early May at the Brighton Fire Department on Old-US 23, near Hyne Rd., in Brighton. Course dates are April 29 & 30 and May 7 & 8 from 8am to 5pm. Participation all four days is mandatory. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be certified child passenger safety, or "car seat" technicians.
Register at the CPS Certification website at http://cert.safekids.org/ Click on "Find a Course", choose Michigan from the drop down menu and be sure to check the box at the bottom that indicates "Also Show Invitation Only/Controlled Courses." There is not a local site fee, so the only cost is the $75 certification fee to Safe Kids USA. Emergency Nursing CEU's are available as well! Space is limited, so sign up soon!
Questions can be directed to Dianne Degregorio at, Buckle Up coordinator with Safe Kids Huron Valley at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, at 734-764-7229.
Please forward this message along to your networks! We are hoping to build our group of local technicians and help keep the kids in Livingston County safe!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day at AAHOM! This Sunday!
Dear Child Care Professionals,
Child Care Network appreciates your dedication to quality care and your commitment to the families and children in your care. As a way to show our gratitude, we invite you and your family to enjoy an afternoon at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum on Sunday, April 25, 2010. You and your family will receive ½ of the admission price!
Thank you for all that you do, we appreciate you, hope to see you there.
CCN will have tickets available at the door as well.
Child Care Network appreciates your dedication to quality care and your commitment to the families and children in your care. As a way to show our gratitude, we invite you and your family to enjoy an afternoon at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum on Sunday, April 25, 2010. You and your family will receive ½ of the admission price!
Thank you for all that you do, we appreciate you, hope to see you there.
CCN will have tickets available at the door as well.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Jackson County Family Expo! April 30, 2010
The Jackson Alliance for Families is hosting the Jackson Family Expo on Friday, April 30, 2010.
“Family Fun is Out of This World”
This event is being held at Jackson Westwood Mall from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The purpose of this event is to highlight the importance of building strong relationships between parents and children, foster individual and familial strengths and encourage learning, in honor of Parenting Awareness Month (March), Month of the Young Child (April) and Child Abuse Prevention Month (April).
“Family Fun is Out of This World”
The purpose of this event is to highlight the importance of building strong relationships between parents and children, foster individual and familial strengths and encourage learning, in honor of Parenting Awareness Month (March), Month of the Young Child (April) and Child Abuse Prevention Month (April).
There will be “do-together” educational activities, games and crafts for parents and children of all ages. Local agencies will provide information about their services, offer promotional items like stickers, gadgets, pens, and note-pads. At 7:30 prizes will be raffled off to everyone participating.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Washtenaw County ECDA Invites You to Attend...
“Spring Shape Up! Marketing”
Exercise your marketing ability and get your center and staff into tiptop shape! We’ll strengthen your marketing plan, get your staff involved in shaping your message and use the 5 P’s to tighten up.
A fun hands-on approach to the workshop will leave you energized for springing into action to market your center!
Presented by Pam Smith
April 28, 2010 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Washtenaw Country Club/Polo Fields 2955 Packard Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Registration Fee: $25.00 Includes a Fajita Lunch Buffet
For Questions Call Kathy or Shannon at: (734) 475-3922
or email Candy for a registration form!
Exercise your marketing ability and get your center and staff into tiptop shape! We’ll strengthen your marketing plan, get your staff involved in shaping your message and use the 5 P’s to tighten up.
A fun hands-on approach to the workshop will leave you energized for springing into action to market your center!
Presented by Pam Smith
April 28, 2010 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Washtenaw Country Club/Polo Fields 2955 Packard Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Registration Fee: $25.00 Includes a Fajita Lunch Buffet
For Questions Call Kathy or Shannon at: (734) 475-3922
or email Candy for a registration form!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
WCSACCA Learning Fair 2010 "No Child Left Inside"
*Updated 4/23/2010: This learning fair has been cancelled. If you are interested in participating in 2011, contact Mary Anna Dickinson at (734) 761-7101*
Washtenaw County School Age Child Care Association - Learning Fair 2010 "No Child Left Inside"
There once was a time when the children playing outside climbed trees, hid in tall grasses, discovered new insects, and waded in creeks and ponds. Today, children spend more time indoors watching television or playing video games.
Nature Connections will share some ideas to implement in our programs so we can provide rich and powerful outdoor experiences that children will remember for a lifetime.
Date: Thursday, April 29
Location: Liberty School, 7265 N. Ann Arbor Street, Saline, MI 48176
Cost: $14 per person
Registration, Dinner and Activity Tables: 5:45 - 6:30 pm "No Child Left Inside" Sessions 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Door Prizes, Certificates and Activity Packets 8:30 pm
Get fun new outdoor activities to use in your programs!
For more information contact Mary Anna Dickinson at (734) 761-7101
Washtenaw County School Age Child Care Association - Learning Fair 2010 "No Child Left Inside"
There once was a time when the children playing outside climbed trees, hid in tall grasses, discovered new insects, and waded in creeks and ponds. Today, children spend more time indoors watching television or playing video games.
Nature Connections will share some ideas to implement in our programs so we can provide rich and powerful outdoor experiences that children will remember for a lifetime.
Date: Thursday, April 29
Location: Liberty School, 7265 N. Ann Arbor Street, Saline, MI 48176
Cost: $14 per person
Registration, Dinner and Activity Tables: 5:45 - 6:30 pm "No Child Left Inside" Sessions 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Door Prizes, Certificates and Activity Packets 8:30 pm
Get fun new outdoor activities to use in your programs!
For more information contact Mary Anna Dickinson at (734) 761-7101
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Building on Behalf of Children Conference
Great News! The Building on Behalf of Children Conference information and registration is now available. Visit our website to view the brochure, session descriptions and even register online.
The conference will be held at the EMU Student Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Our keynote speaker, Lisa Murphy, The Ooey Gooey Lady!® and author of The Ooey Gooey® Handbook, will start our day off by educating, entertaining, and motivating participants with her experiences and philosophies. Breakout sessions will follow.
Our keynote speaker, Lisa Murphy, The Ooey Gooey Lady!® and author of The Ooey Gooey® Handbook, will start our day off by educating, entertaining, and motivating participants with her experiences and philosophies. Breakout sessions will follow.
Register today to secure your space... we hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Livingston County 4C Presents: Songs In The Key of B
Songs In The Key of "B" with The Music Lady
Interactive Children's Concert for the Whole Family!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
6:30-7:30 pm
Heart of The Shepherd Child Development Center
228 N. Burkhart Rd. Howell, MI 48843
Admission
Adults: $5.00
Children ages 1-13: $3.00
Children under 1: Free
For more information call 517-548-9112
Interactive Children's Concert for the Whole Family!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
6:30-7:30 pm
Heart of The Shepherd Child Development Center
228 N. Burkhart Rd. Howell, MI 48843
Admission
Adults: $5.00
Children ages 1-13: $3.00
Children under 1: Free
For more information call 517-548-9112
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