Clare-Gladwin Early Head Start at Mid Michigan Community Action

07/27/2026

📢 IMPORTANT – August Mobile Food Distribution Location Change

Due to the Clare County Fair, our Saturday, August 1 Mobile Food Distribution will be held at:
Harrison Middle/High School
📍700 S. Fifth St., Harrison
Please note: This is a temporary location change for August only.
Distribution Guidelines:
✅ Please do not arrive before 7:00 a.m.
✅ Limit of 4 families per vehicle
✅ No animals are allowed in vehicles (licensed service animals are the only exception)
Traffic Information:
Vehicles should enter from Fifth Street, between the football field and Larson Elementary.
Any vehicles arriving before the Sheriff's Deputies are on site will be held on Fifth Street at the parking lot entrance. Once the deputies arrive, they will direct vehicles into the parking area and through the distribution route.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work around the fair schedule. We look forward to serving our neighbors on Saturday, August 1!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Independence Day America!!

07/03/2026

Our agency is closed today, July 3, 2026, in honor of Independence Day. We will return on Monday July 6, 2026 at 8:00am. Have a safe weekend.

07/02/2026

We're taking some time to refresh and improve how we connect with families on Facebook.

While we do, we'll be sharing our Early Head Start news, family resources, events, enrollment information, and program updates on our Mid Michigan Community Action page.

Follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/MidMichiganCommunityAction

Early Head Start is still here and ready to support families! If you're interested in enrolling or have questions about the program, visit https://www.mmcaa.org/ehs.html or call or text 1-877-386-4406. Early Head Start serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through age 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties.

Have questions? We're here to help! For the quickest response, please contact us through our main page.

Thank you for following this page and being part of our Early Head Start community. We can’t wait to show you what we’re working on! 💙

07/02/2026

Our agency will be closed tomorrow in honor of Independence Day.

07/01/2026

Summer can be fun and it can also me a lot! Here are some helpful tips from our Mental Health Manager, Emily, to help if you are feeling overwhelmed this summer.
Emily works with our families that ask for her help. She is a great resource for Mental Health and a compassionate person. If you would like to hear more about our program contact us today.
For benefits like this and so much more, apply for Early Head Start today! Complete an interest form online at https://www.mmcaa.org/ehs.html or call or text 1-877-386-4406.
Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. Learn more: https://www.mmcaa.org/earlyheadstart.html
To discover more about all our early childhood programs, visit https://www.mmcaa.org/childrenandfamilies.html

06/29/2026

It's going to be hot this week, if you need some place to cool off here are options in Clare County.

Please share cooling center locations in Clare County.
Any updates from Clare EMD will be added.
*Keep in mind holiday hours may vary*

06/17/2026

EVERY parent struggles with behaviors and it's nice to see you are not alone and that it's really because your child feels safe and loved.
Utilize this text at the end of your posts, when appropriate. A post about literacy rates for children in EHS vs. not enrolled, definitely work in the enrollment text. A post that we’re going to be closed for a holiday, no need to include the enrollment text.
Add additional hashtags as appropriate, and make sure leading into the enrollment text flows naturally, making any edits as needed.
For benefits like this and so much more, apply for Early Head Start today! Complete an interest form online at https://www.mmcaa.org/ehs.html or call or text 1-877-386-4406.
Our Early Head Start program serves those who are pregnant and children from birth through 3 in Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties. Learn more: https://www.mmcaa.org/earlyheadstart.html
To discover more about all our early childhood programs, visit https://www.mmcaa.org/childrenandfamilies.html

The Safe Place They Keep Returning To

A baby wakes in the middle of the night and cries for you. Not because you're doing something wrong, but because they trust that you'll come. Months later, that same child becomes a toddler who stomps their feet, screams "no," and melts down over the wrong color cup. It can feel exhausting, but those big emotions are often a sign that they feel safe enough to let them out with you. Children don't save their hardest feelings for the people they fear—they save them for the people they trust.

As they grow, the challenges change, but the need for connection remains the same. The toddler who tested every boundary becomes a teenager who questions rules, argues, and pushes for independence. While it may feel personal in the moment, these behaviors are often part of learning who they are while staying connected to the people they love. Deep down, they are testing something important: "Will you still be here when I disagree with you?" When parents respond with consistency, boundaries, and love, they send a powerful message of security. The truth is, children are most likely to unravel where they feel safest. So when the hard moments come, remember this: you are not failing. You are the safe harbor they keep returning to because they know your love can weather the storm.



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