Van Buren Great Start Parent Coalition

08/28/2026

Check out MSU Extension's Parenting Hour workshops online! These sessions are free and open to all parents and caregivers raising young children. Topics include
Sept. 1: Screen Time for Young Children
Sept. 8: Introduction to Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Sept. 15: Working Together to Develop Early Literacy Skills (Inf./Todd.)
Sept. 22: Back to the Basics: Skills in Infant and Toddler Care
Sept. 29: Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers

For more information or to register visit https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fEW2PDu5THq5OmQ0-EB7LQ #/registration

08/28/2026

Do you have a child who receives support through an IFSP or an IEP? Michigan Alliance for Families has free resources available! Find more information or register at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

08/27/2026

The public is invited to the Kee Boon Mein Kaa Pow Wow this Labor Day Weekend.
SAT., SEPT. 5 • GRAND ENTRY 1 P.M. & 7 P.M.
SUN., SEPT. 6 • GRAND ENTRY 12 P.M.
RODGERS LAKE CAMPGROUND • 58620 SINK RD., DOWAGIAC, MI

08/27/2026

Self Care for Adoptive Families and Professionals

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eungh0mKk7

08/25/2026

Looking for activities and ideas to do with your children that doesn't include screens?
Take a look at these Alternatives to Screen Time

08/14/2026

Fun & Educational at theLawrence Farmers Market: Health Fair!
Saturday, Aug 22nd from 9-1pm
We'll be giving out free books and other info, with free game to play. Hope to see you there.

08/14/2026

Attentions moms & women guardians who are co-parenting, this group is for you! Who should join? Mothers/guardians who are actively co-parenting with another parent or guardian and would like support building healthy communication, reducing conflict, and creating positive outcomes for their children!

08/07/2026

Some great updates from our friends at Project Shine!

08/07/2026

Be ready to support someone who may be in crisis! QPR training, virtual 9/10/26 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Registration information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fe1OedGxQE-17TBwEL3-6w #/registration

07/28/2026

Funds available for Major Home Repairs in Van Buren County!

There will be an upcoming information meeting on Tue. Aug. 4th at 5:30 pm at the Van Buren ISD Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence MI

Basic eligibility:
--Homeowners must own and live in the home as their primary residence,
--have owned it for at least one year,
--be current on property taxes,
--have lawful U.S. residence, and
--earn at or below the income limit for their household size (for example, a household of 4 earning $75,500 or less).

There is support for applying and they would like to get as many people qualified as possible.

Please see flyers for full details.