Community Action Agency

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Kim DiFrancesco, one of our Head Start Family Engagement Specialists, on her successful completion of the Leadership Development Institute program through Michigan Community Action. The Leadership Development Institute is an intensive 9-month program open to Community Action staff statewide and is intended to strengthen leadership, administrative, and interpersonal skills while embracing the mission and values of Community Action. Thank you, Kim, for your commitment to your professional development and for your dedication to the families and children you serve!

08/24/2026

🌳 Rooted in Rhythm

There's no need to watch the clock.

Responsive feeding means watching your baby—not the schedule.

Following your baby's cues may help support:
🌱 Better milk supply.
🌱 Happier babies.
🌱 Less stress during feedings.

Every family finds their own rhythm.

💚 WIC is Rooting for You!

08/17/2026

🌱 August is National Breastfeeding Month!

💛 Babies know when they're full. As your baby finishes feeding, you may notice:
✔️ Slower sucking.
✔️ Relaxed or open hands.
✔️ Turning away.
✔️ Falling asleep.

Following your baby's fullness cues helps them learn to trust their own hunger and fullness.

Full is a feeling.

💚 WIC is Rooting for You!

08/17/2026

Current and former Head Start parents are invited to this important webinar on Tuesday evening, August 18th. Your voice matters!

Head Start parents and caregivers: Our special Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) webinar is tomorrow!

The federal government has proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the rules that help guide how Head Start programs serve children and families. Your perspective is important as the Head Start community learns more about what is being proposed and prepares to respond.

Join us on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. NHSA’s Government Affairs team will share the latest updates, answer questions, listen to parents’ concerns, and talk about how the Head Start community can make its voice heard.

Register today and be part of the conversation about the future of Head Start: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XdFO0r6fRWSHMtMeCaYZfA #/registration

08/14/2026

ATTENTION CURRENT & FORMER HEAD START PARENTS -- Your input is needed! Please register and attend a special webinar on August 18th at 7:00 p.m. to learn about proposed federal rule changes. Your voice and experience matters!

Head Start parents, your perspective is important.

Next week, NHSA is hosting a special webinar just for parents to talk about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and what the proposed changes could mean for Head Start.

Join us on August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET.

NHSA’s Government Affairs team will share the latest updates, answer questions, listen to parents’ concerns, and talk about how the Head Start community can make its voice heard.

Register today and be part of the conversation about the future of Head Start: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XdFO0r6fRWSHMtMeCaYZfA #/registration

08/12/2026

HAPPENING TODAY (Aug. 12th) at 5:30 p.m. in Jackson!
The public is invited to participate in this important conversation about homelessness and housing support resources in Jackson. Please take advantage of this opportunity to listen, learn, and engage in productive dialogue.

08/10/2026

⏰ Watch the roots, not the clock.

Crying is actually a late hunger cue. Look for early signs like:
🌱 Rooting.
🤲 Hands to mouth.
👅 Tongue movements.
😊 Mouth opening.

Responding before baby cries can help make feeding a little easier for everyone.

💚 WIC is Rooting for You!

08/05/2026

MICHIGAN RESIDENTS - your feedback is needed on the state of housing in our local communities. What's working, what's missing, what should be priorities moving forward? Would you take a few moments to complete this survey?

Your voice can help build a stronger housing future for Michigan and we want to hear from you through the Michigan Statewide Housing Survey.

By taking the survey, you can share what’s working, what’s challenging, and what your community needs most. Your feedback will help shape the Michigan Statewide Housing Plan 2.0 and housing in the state for years to come.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4oziOGf

08/03/2026

LENAWEE COUNTY RESIDENTS - If you're a breastfeeding mother - or planning to become one - please join us for this special event at Island Park in Adrian on Friday August 7th. Celebrate World Breastfeeding Month by taking advantage of breastfeeding resources, education, social support, and more. Make sure to be there at 12:30 p.m. for a group photo! You do NOT have to be a WIC participant to attend this community event!

08/03/2026

🌱 August is National Breastfeeding Month!

Did you know your baby starts "talking" before they cry?

Early hunger cues like rooting, bringing hands to the mouth, opening the mouth, and stirring are your baby's way of saying, "I'm ready to eat!"

Watching for these early cues can help make feeding calmer and support easier latching.

Every cue tells a story. Follow their lead. 💚 WIC is Rooting for You!