Parent & Caregiver Support
GSC Parent Event Calendar
Calendar with events for parents & caregivers in Kalamazoo County, such as Parent Cafes and Parent Coalition Meetings.
https://www.kalamazoogreatstartcollaborative.org/calendar
Contact: Ashley Drenth, 269.250.9665 or ashley.drenth@kresa.org
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Home Visitation Programs
Click HERE to learn about free & Medicaid eligible home visitation programs available to women, infants and families within Kalamazoo County.
Contact (269) 345-5595 Ext. 305
Parent Literacy Together at Kalamazoo Literacy Council
Multi-Generational Learning program that helps parents become more engaged in their children’s learning.
https://kalamazooliteracy.org/parent-literacy/
Contact: Kamaria Nichols, 269.447.1158 or knichols@kalamazooliteracy.org
Michigan Alliance for Families
Information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/
Contact: Bethann Robbins 269.365.5626 or bethann@michiganallianceforfamilies.org
ASK Parent Support Partners
Empowering families who are raising children with developmental, mood, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
Contact: 269.343.5896
El Concilio
Non-profit, community-focused organization that seeks to help Latino residents support their families, contribute to society, and appreciate their cultural significance in the region.
Contact: 269.385.6279
Rootead
Healing arts and birth work programs that are diverse, inclusive, anti-racist and trauma informed, including: yoga, drumming, dancing, meditation and Red Birth Green programs.
Contact: 269.720.9200
Fatherhood Network
Support group for fathers, aimed at strengthening family relationships before, during, and after the child rearing process.
4DAD
Program that supports fathers and promotes health families in the community.
https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/mch/4dad/
Contact: 269.373.5236 or dsmill@kalcounty.com
Kalamazoo County Native-American Family Support Group
Assist Kalamazoo County Native-American families by providing information on Kalamazoo County playgroups, social events, support, books and a safe place to ask questions and assess needs of families.
Michigan Parenting Resources
Online program meant to support caregivers across the state of Michigan in strengthening their parent-child relationships and gaining new tools for enhancing positive child behaviors.
https://michiganpmto.com/resources-for-families/mi-parenting-resource/