GREAT START WAYNE

Our mission is to work together with families and communities in Detroit & Wayne County to make sure every child gets a great start in life.

 

Find FREE or low-cost food, shelter, parenting classes, breastfeeding info, and much more in “Find Help.”

Find FREE or low-cost family friendly activities in “Find Fun.”

Parents, community partners, and trusted messengers: Learn more about Talking is Teaching here.

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Search here using single words such as “diapers” or “events.”

Other useful links:

HELP for Families: Autism Help, Breastfeeding, Clothing, Dads, Food, Foster Families, Grandparents, Health & Wellness, Laundry Help, Money Help, Parenting Classes, Reading Help, Holiday Events

FUN for Families: Festivals, Museums, Reading Programs, Movies & Live Theater, Sledding & Ice Skating

ALL OF THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY HELP OR EVENTS ARE LOW-COST OR FREE!

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, or you have other questions, feel free to call 313-410-4588 or email feedback@greatstartwayne.org

Need help paying for child care tuition?

Financial help is available for parents and providers.

FIND CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIPS HERE

QUICK & EASY CHILD CARE ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR HERE

Help Me Grow 

Curious about your child’s developmental growth? We sift through all the resources available so you don’t have to.

  • child development check-ups

  • parent support

  • quality early learning, like child care and preschool

  • basic needs

  • healthcare or behavior support

  • home visiting programs

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