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4C CHILD CARE UNLIMITED 800-527-2182
Programs for children, training for childcare providers and child care referrals for families

ALCOHOLIC’S ANONYMOUS HOTLINE 234-0815
Provides information about local group meeting times and places

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS 667-9368
Adult volunteers provide one-to-one friendship, mentoring and guidance for boys and girls

BOY SCOUTS/TALL PINE COUNCIL 235-2531
Leadership development for youth (grades 1-12) with adult volunteers

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Lapeer 664-6641
Hosts and promotes local community events Imlay City 724-1361 and activities including festivals, parades, etc.

COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN 245-8518
Promotes awareness of child abuse and neglect and funds preventative programs

EARLY HEAD START 667-7511
Serves eligible pregnant women and children to age 3, providing encouragement, support and development of children.

EARLY ON 245-3980
Developmental screening and early intervention services for families with children under age three with developmental delays

FAMILY FOCUS MENTORS 245-3991
Program works with at-risk families to help those remain safely together

FAMILY LITERACY CENTER 664-2737
Programs designed to help families reach their literacy goals. Includes one on one adult tutoring and skill building workshops for parents and children

4-H YOUTH PROGRAMS 667-0343
Learning experience for youth (5-18) through clubs, camp, workshops, school enrichment and other events

GIRL SCOUTS/FAIR WINDS COUNCIL 230-0244
Program for girls (5-17) to help build skills, 800-482-6734 self-esteem , and resourcefulness, operates residential and day camps

GREATER LAPEER SAFE KIDS 667-0341
Provides car seat checks and other programs to prevent childhood injuries

HEAD START Lapeer 245-1206
For children ages 3-5 with documented Imlay City 245-6065 special needs or from qualifying families. North Branch 866-875-4998 Includes education, health and developmental screening and referral services

KIND (KIDS IN NEW DIRECTIONS) 245-3978
Targets school success by linking children (preK-6th grades) and families with appropriate services

COMMUNITY CENTER 664-4431
Offers classes and open recreation including gym, pool, walking track, and wellness programs

LAPEER COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 667-0500
Counseling services, psychiatric consultation as required

LAPEER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN’S AFFAIRS & MICHIGAN VETERAN’S TRUST FUND
667-0256
Emergency assistance and referrals for dependent children of veterans

LAPEER COUNTY PARENTING PARTNERSHIP 664-2073
Provides a variety of parent education classes in English and Spanish for families with children. Classes located in local school districts

LAPEER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 667-0448
Maternal/child services, immunizations, family planning, adolescent health. Children s Special Health Care referrals and school health programs

LAPEER COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION 667-0304
Recreational opportunities at several county parks including The Wetlands and General Squier Park

LIBRARIES Contact Local Library All libraries in Lapeer County offer a variety of programs for youth and families including preschool story hours and family programs. Check EDUCATION category for locations

LIFT (LAPEER INVESTING IN FAMILIES TOGETHER) 245-3980
Wrap-around service for at-risk families linking them with services in the community

LOVE INC OF GREATER LAPEER 245-2414
Offers support for families in need including possible financial assistance, money management classes, referrals to helping agencies and churches

MICHIGAN DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES (formerly FIA) 667-0800
Provides a variety of programs to low income individuals including financial assistance, daycare assistance, food assistance, and Medicaid. Also, adult and child protective services, adult/child foster care.

PIX ARTS COUNCIL 664-4824
Hosts a variety of cultural events for children and adults.

RELATIVES RAISING RELATIVE CHILDREN 667-0341
Regular classes and support groups for individuals raising relative children.

SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM (K-12) 667-0341
Matches individual students or K-12 classrooms with community service and service-learning opportunities.

THUMB AREA MICHIGAN WORKS! 664-1680
Employment assistance for all persons including youth 16-21

VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF MICHIGAN 800-862-3132
Age-specific grief education and/or support groups. Annual children’s bereavement camp

YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING 800-872-0200
Exchange program to place students from abroad with US families and students from the US with families abroad

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