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Family Support

Navigating the early childhood years is challenging, and every family will need support along the way. CLEO connects families to concrete support, providing relief, stability and the essentials needed to thrive.

These supports are offered in partnership with local organizations committed to CLEO.

When you need help, we’re here for you.

Central Lake Family Resources

New to the area? Looking for a pediatrician? Searching childcare options? In need of food or utility assistance? Seeking social connections for you and your children? Central Lake Family Resources is your gateway to connecting families with young children to resources in the region!

Central Lake Public Schools Early Childhood Programs

Central Lake Early Childhood Programs envisions that families and children in Central Lake have access to high quality, affordable infant, toddler and preschool programming.  A tight knit community dedicated to providing play based, developmentally appropriate curriculum, embedded professional development and qualified early childhood educators.  Through partnerships and funding from the CLEO Purdy Endowment Fund, Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) we offer infant, toddler and preschool aged programming.

  • Central Lake Public Schools

  • Contact Anne Thornton; Early Childhood Director @ 231-544-3141 ext 54331

    thornton@clps.k12.mi.us

Community Baby Shower

Have you had a baby in the last year? Are you expecting a baby in 2024? We would love to celebrate with you!

Diaper Day

Sign up to stop by and pick up needed supplies—diapers and feminine products.

  • Monthly

  • Ursula House, 8084 West Old State Rd, Central Lake, MI 49622 (Next to the First Congregational Church)

  • Contact Kate Essenberg to sign up, 231-675-7937.

Great Start Collaborative and Family Coalition

The Great Start Collaborative is a regional organization made up of community leaders and organizations with a vested interest in early childhood experiences and opportunities. The Great Start Collaborative is also a dedicated CLEO partner, bringing many resources directly to the families of Central Lake.

Ursula House

The Ursula House hosts a variety of support services for the residents of Central Lake, including Rooted in Wellness Counseling Services, women’s empowerment group, grief support group, recovery support group, annual babysitter course and hypnobirthing and infant massage classes and more.

  • Contact Char Lundy, 231-499-4222

  • 8084 West Old State Rd, Central Lake, MI 49622 (Next to the Central Lake First Congregational Church)

Additional Family Support Resources

Central Lake Resources

Great Start to Quality

Great Start to Quality helps Michigan families find the best early learning settings for their children and helps educators improve the care they give to children.

Regional Resources

Safety and Recall Information

Visit the Consumer Product and Safety Commission for the latest on safety and recall information for kids and babies.

Strengthening Families: The Protective Factors Framework

Learn about the Strengthening Families approach to building a strong, resilient family. This framework allows families to strive to build and strengthen five specific characteristics that create strong parents, reduces child abuse and neglect and promote optimal child development.

Sun Safety

Learn sun safety tips for infants, babies and toddlers.