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Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is now enrolling for Preschool. Preschool provides structured play time, activities, and learning opportunities for children from 3 through 5 and support for their families in Clare and Gladwin Counties.

Preschool gives children a head start by supporting healthy physical, academic, and social-emotional development so they transition to kindergarten ready and eager to learn. Virtual and in-person class options are available. Technology is provided as needed.

“We continue to provide Preschool services including basic need support, education, and community resources to support our children and families through the unprecedented challenges of this pandemic. Staff receive emergency preparedness and infectious disease management training to ensure the safety of the children as well as themselves. The health and well-being of the children, families and staff is always our highest priority. Now more than ever we can provide a warm blanket of support for our children and their families,” said Sue Harvey, Early Childhood Director at Mid Michigan CAA.

Mid Michigan CAA’s Preschool is enrolling now for the 2021-2022 school year. Children who will be 3 or 4 on September 1st, 2021 are eligible. To complete an application, call 989-386-8075 or apply online.

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Mid Michigan Community Action guides local residents on the path to self-sufficiency through empowerment, education and community enrichment.

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) is conducting a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to determine how best to help low-income individuals and families.

The CNA examines where a community is at present and projects what needs it will have for the next three years. It helps Mid Michigan CAA decide what programs are needed and if any new programs may be needed in the future. As a grantee of the Community Services Block Grant, Mid Michigan CAA is required to perform a CNA every three years.

“After the rapid-fire changes of the last year including the pandemic, the flooding, and remote working, in addition to the regular evolution of our communities, the CNA will provide an invaluable insight into the needs of those we serve,” said Jill Sutton, Executive Director of Mid Michigan CAA. “We ask everyone who is able to complete the survey as the more comprehensive view we have, the more effective we can be.”

The CNA uses current census data, labor statistics, health survey data and most importantly, a community survey. Altogether this year’s CNA should be the most robust assessment conducted in several years. To complete the CNA survey, visit www.mmcaa.org/cna. The survey will be available until June 30th, 2021.

“Using the data we gather, we will be able to examine both which needs are a priority for local residents as well as why those needs exist to address them as efficiently as possible, furthering our goal to empower neighborhoods and eliminate poverty,” said Sutton.
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Mid Michigan Community Action guides local residents on the path to self-sufficiency through empowerment, education and community enrichment.