School Services

Parent Community Resources

Central Michigan 211 

United Way-Central Michigan 211 links individuals with health and human service information.  Call 211 or 566-561-2500 for cell or pay phone users.  We can link you to counseling, disaster services, shelter, food, rent/mortgage assistance, health care, youth programs, senior citizens programs, utility assistance, substance abuse services, volunteer information, literacy and language services, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, tax assistance, places to donate goods, services for those with disabilities, personal, and household needs. 


Project Great Start

Community based…

Great Parents Great Start


www.migreatparents.org
www.eatongreatstart.org

 Activities-Health-Services

Resources-Child Care-Parenting


Bridges For Kids

A non-profit parent organization providing a comprehensive system of information and referral for parents and professionals working with children from birth through transition to adult life. Bridges4Kids also supports non-profits that share our mission with web design, data collection, telephone referral services, and technical assistance.

http://www.bridges4kids.org/ 


Barry-Eaton District Health Department
1033 Health Care Drive
Charlotte, MI  48813
517-543-2430 or 517-485-7110
http://www.barryeatonhealth.org/

Immunizations, Children’s Special Health Care Services, Family Planning Clinic, WIC, discount prescription plan, primary care clinic, and other health related services.



Eaton County Housing Resource Guide 




Head Start                         1-800-585-9997
101 E. Willow                                                  517-482-1504
Lansing, MI  48906

1370 N. Clinton Trail                                     517-543-2751
Charlotte, MI  48813

92 Greyhound Drive                                     517-663-7700
Eaton Rapids, MI  48827

Comprehensive, free preschool program for low income, including bilingual, or handicapped children 3-5 years old.  Parent education and support available.  Transportation usually provided.


Clinton, Ingham, Eaton Community Mental Health
5303 S. Cedar, Building #2
Lansing, MI  48911
517-346-8318 or
888-800-1559
ceicmh.org

Services available include:  individual or family counseling and home-based services for families with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral distress.  Home-based services available in all three counties.  Counseling is also available at local county offices.



Eaton County Department of Human Services

1050 Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, MI  48813
517-543-0860
mich.gov/dhs

Financial support for children whose families meet eligibility guidelines for TANF (formerly AFDC).  Emergency Needs Program, Food Stamps, Medicaid and other financial and social services needs.



Eaton County MSU Extension Office
551 Courthouse Drive, Suite One
Charlotte, MI  48813
517-543-2310 or 517-372-5594
www.eatoncounty.org/MSU_Extension/MSU.HTM

Building Strong Families is a personal activity-centered parenting education program for families with children birth to five years of age.



Office for Young Children
5303 S. Cedar Street
PO Box 30161
Lansing, MI  48909
517-887-4319 or 800-234-6966
www.ingham.org/HD/OYC


A regional child care and referral agency which assists parents in finding day care providers, preschool or school-age programs, and provides information on financial assistance for parents using child care.