Early Head Start

​Enrolling Now!
Who: Those who are pregnant or have a child from birth through 3
What: Support and resources for families from the time they're expecting through the toddler years​
Where: Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties
Why: Give your child the best start by supporting healthy development and building school readiness for early learning and future success
How: Call or text 1-877-386-4406

Preschool (Head Start
​& Great Start Readiness Program)
Who: Families with a child from 3 through 5
What: A preschool program that gives children structured play time, activities, and learning opportunities
Where: Clare and Gladwin Counties
Why: Children enrolled in preschool transition to kindergarten ready and eager to learn
How: Call 989-386-8075

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

​Enrolling Now!
Who: Families who are pregnant or have a child from birth through 5
​What: Includes food vouchers, breastfeeding tools and support, nutrition education, health checks, and more
Where: Midland County
Why: WIC empowers enrollees with pregnancy and breastfeeding support, opportunities for growth and development, access to healthy food, and opportunities to learn healthy eating habits
How: Call 1-877-210-3169 or 989-832-7310
​          Text 989-220-1076
Family size (include baby if pregnant)​
Weekly Income
Annual Income
1
$454
$23,606
2
$614
$31,894
3
$773
$40,182
4
$933
$48,470
5
$1,092
$56,758
WIC’s fruits and veggies have been temporarily increased to $35.00 from May 1st through August 30th for moms and children. Please be sure to redeem these added benefits for you and your family!

For breastfeeding support, Michigan WIC offers a warmline: 833-649-4223. The line is available 7 days a week from 8AM-8PM for anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, not just WIC clients! If you are a WIC client and cannot reach your peer counselor, call the warm line for immediate assistance.

Policy Council
Who: Parents of enrolled children and community members in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties
What: A group of agency staff, parents, and community members working together to make decisions for Head Start and Early Head Start to ensure the children receive the best education and experience possible
Where: We are currently hosting our policy council meetings on Zoom to maintain social distancing
How: Contact Shawna, the Parent, Family, and Community Engagement Coordinator, at sroskoski@mmcaa.org
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