This page offers parenting events and information for Manistee County.
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Playgroups
Join us for a time of learning & fun!
Playgroups are an ideal place for children, aged birth through 5, to learn and develop through play. It is also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to build friendships, exchange parenting information, and learn to work together.
What does a playgroup offer?
For the Child:
- Social Skills
- Independence
- Self confidence
- Simple rules and routines
- Local friends
- Exploration
- Creative Play and problem solving
- A chance to play and learn in small groups before entering school.
For the Parent/Caregiver:
- A chance to share experiences and ideas with other parents and caregivers
- Provides a time to talk to other adults
- Creates a support network
- An opportunity to play and learn with your child
- Enables you to become part of your local community
- Information about your child’s development
- Parenting resources and information
- A chance to get out of the house
- It’s fun and FREE
Playgroups are held at different times each month. Check the calendar above for time & location.
Join the
Great Start Parent Coalition
The Wexford-Missaukee-Manistee Great Start Collaborative wants YOU to join the Early Childhood Parent Coalition and/or Serve as a Parent Representative
- Our purpose is to increase the participation of parents in the planning and decision-making for children in Wexford, Missaukee, Manistee and Northern Osceola counties
- We assist in building public support for early childhood investments
- We include all parents, grandparents, caregivers and professionals who are involved with young children in Wexford, Missaukee, Manistee and Northern Osceola counties
Share the vision to ensure that every child in Wexford, Missaukee, Manistee and Northern Osceola counties will be healthy, happy, and ready to succeed in school and in life!
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Parenting Resources
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District Health Department #10 - Serving the counties of Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana and Wexford.
Early On Services - For families with children with developmental delays serving children birth to age three.
Manistee County Intermediate School District - Early education information, preschool, training, special education resources, staff and more.
Manistee County Library - The library offers great activities for children and families, including weekly story times, summer reading programs, and plenty of resources.
2-1-1 - 2-1-1 is the three digit health and human service equivalent of the 911 system. By calling 211 anyone will be able to find and access help 24 hours a day from a trained resource and referral specialist.
Five Cap Community Action Agency - (Mason, Manistee, Lake & Newago Counties)
Manistee County Preschool and Child Care Options - Find local quality home, center and preschool child care options to meet the needs of your family.
Social Emotional Resources - This link will take you to 3 new resources developed by the state level Great Start team. It includes a two page fact sheet and a booklet for promoting social emotional development from birth to 8 years.