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Preschool is enrolling now! Give your child a head start and apply today! Call 989-386-8075 or complete an application online. Children in Clare and Gladwin Counties who will be 3 or 4 on September 1st, 2022 are eligible for the 2022-2023 school year.

Did you know children enrolled in Preschool transition to kindergarten ready and eager to learn?
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Our program provides structured play time, activities, and learning opportunities for children and support for their families. Learn more about our Preschool program​.

WIC has increased the monthly fruit and veggie benefits to
—$24 for children
—$43 for pregnant and postpartum participants
—$47 for fully and partially breastfeeding participants
through September 30, 2022. Be sure to redeem these added benefits for your family!
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To gain access to all these benefits and more, enroll in WIC! Call 989-832-7310, text 989-220-1076, or email WIC@mmcaa.org. For more information about our WIC program, visit http://ow.ly/79SW50DxJIY
 
WIC is for moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and all sorts of caregivers who are pregnant or have a child from birth through 5. To learn more about all of our early childhood programs, visit http://ow.ly/p8xI50DxJIZ
 
WIC clients can now purchase alternate formulas until further notice due to the Abbott recall. To see your available alternates, visit http://ow.ly/Bcbh50IfrSJ. Call your local WIC office with questions.

Low-income seniors 60 and over may be eligible for our monthly food box program! Register at the next distribution site near you. Call 989-386-3805 with any questions.

Our senior food program provides a monthly food package tailored for older adults age 60 or above that can help stretch their food dollars and add nutritious foods to their diet for good health. It offers a variety of American-grown USDA Foods that can fit into a healthy eating pattern:

• Canned fruits—unsweetened or lightly sweetened
• Canned vegetables—low sodium or no salt added
• Low fat dairy—cheese and shelf stable milk
• Whole grains—oats, whole grain noodles and cereals
• Variety of proteins—dry beans, lean meats, poultry, fish
 
The senior food package provides:

• Protein, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, and D, and other nutrients that promote health
• Low sodium foods for heart health
 
Learn more about all the services we offer for seniors.