Family Growth and Resource Center

02/04/2025

We want every child in Michigan to have HOPE — Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences. Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) drive healthy child development and reduce the lifelong effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The HOPE framework centers around four building blocks that CTM and our partners work to strengthen within all families – relationships, environment, engagement, and emotional growth. Learn more at https://positiveexperience.org/.

02/03/2025

Happy February

02/03/2025

With a new month comes new classes! Join us this month as we learn about Healthy Relationships, Self Love, Breastfeeding, and Financial Wisdom! 🙂

02/02/2025

02/01/2025

Stretching your food budget is especially important in the winter when utility bills are high. Take advantage of the dollar-for-dollar match Double Up offers when you buy fresh fruits and veggies with your EBT/Bridge Card. Remember: You can earn up to $20 a day!
Check out this link to find out more and to find a location near you that participates. Double Up Food Bucks Michigan

Get double the fruits/veggies with DUFB. Use your Bridge Card across Michigan to get twice the fruits/vegetables with Double Up Food Bucks.

01/16/2025

We'll be talking quite a bit about VERY low wind chills later this weekend into next week. Here's a handy chart that shows you what it will "feel like" when you combine the temp and the wind speeds.

Use the colors to determine how long it takes uncovered skin to get frostbite and BUNDLE UP!

01/15/2025

✨ Fathers as Mentors: Building Bonds with Daughters ✨

Fathers play a crucial role in mentoring their daughters, shaping their confidence, resilience, and sense of self-worth. From the earliest days, your presence and interactions create a foundation for a trusting and empowering relationship.

For babies, start with simple activities like making eye contact, singing lullabies, or narrating your day. These interactions build trust and communication. As she grows, engage in activities that show your interest in her world—whether it’s playing pretend, reading together, or exploring the outdoors. Share your values through actions and conversations, teaching her about kindness, perseverance, and respect.

Fathers who actively participate in their daughters’ lives empower them to feel valued and capable. Remember, the time you invest today strengthens her confidence for the future.

01/15/2025

01/14/2025

If kids see something scary on the news, parents can help by listening to them and clarifying, teaching them to look for the helpers, and reassuring that they are safe and loved. Our hearts go out to everyone in LA, especially those displaced by wildfires. Here's more on how to help kids understand scary news: https://to.pbs.org/40qEhGS

01/13/2025

Free Infant Safe Sleep Workshop
Register by Jan 19th

01/11/2025

Looking to start the new year with confidence? Our January classes are here to help you take charge of your future. Whether you're focused on building financial security, learning essential home improvement skills, or preparing for homeownership, our expert-led workshops will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.

From planning for the future to gaining practical skills, these sessions are designed to answer your questions and give you the confidence to tackle your goals head-on.

Learn more and sign up today at cahpmi.org/workshops.

01/10/2025

There's still room to join:

01/09/2025

The NAVIGATORS at The Resource Center can help you apply as well - just call to set up an appointment 517-371-1347

Whether you're a student, senior, family with children or anyone needing support, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is here to help. No one should have to go hungry, and SNAP is a vital resource that can make a real difference in people's lives.

Applying is easier than you might think! Just visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) MI Bridges website: www.michigan.gov/mibridges

Need help applying for SNAP? The Food and Other Resources (F.O.R) Helpline operated by the Food Bank Council of Michigan, a SNAP Outreach partner, is just a phone call away.

Here's how it works:

1) Dial 1-888-544-8773
2) Connect with one of the highly trained Helpline specialists.
3) Appointments can be made that best fit your schedule. Assistance can be provided in over 240 different languages.
4) The Helpline can assist you in completing your SNAP application over-the-phone and answer general questions you may have about the program.

01/09/2025

Free Food Distribution
Join us today for our first distribution of 2025! Please be sure to bring bags or a box!

Kayla and Karen from Tri-County Office on Aging will be joining us today to share information with you about the many amazing programs they have available!

Distribution is 12p -2p (while supplies last) in the lower level of Lansing First Presbyterian - 510 W. Ottawa. Please do not park in the pick up lane at the main entrance!

01/08/2025

Here are the mobile distributions for this week. If these do not work for you, please go to our pantry locator: https://bit.ly/pantriesmobiles