Children's Special Health Care Services Muskegon County

07/31/2026

We hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

Join us for a fun filled afternoon at Muskegon Family Care. We will have
~ Food Trucks (Oh Wow, Elite, Executive Chef, Purnell's Tasty Treats)
~ ACP Entertainment (Wrecking Ball, Maui Obstacle Course, Velcro Wall, Sport Bounce House)
~ Braiders and Barbers (MWAH Salon, Varcy & Nikki - Barbers)
~ Plus the following vendors in our "Cash Corner Vendors" area:
FRAMED, Epoxy Crafts, Pretty Twisted, Alexys Nevitt Voice Studio, Fantastic Sour Patch Kids, Her Ties Too LLC, Teemani Naturals LLC, and Blessed For All Seasons

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of the Michigan Family Connections Newsletter is now available.
Check it out!
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDHHS/bulletins/41f70bf

07/27/2026

The Return to School webinar series takes place over four Wednesdays at noon, starting July 29! Register today at https://tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026

Join our team of Regional Parent Mentors to chat about how to prepare your family for the new school year. Let's explore some things that work for us and might help your family have a smoother start to the new school year.

📅 July 29
Picture This! Developing Your Student Snapshot
A student snapshot shares your child’s interests, strengths, and needs with their IEP team and other staff who support them. Join us to discuss format possibilities, relevant information to include, and the benefits of working with your child to create a student snapshot that can help them self-advocate.
📅 August 5
Start Strong! Communication that Supports Your Child
When partnering with your child’s school team, strong communication skills can make all the difference. This engaging, hands-on webinar focuses on building effective communication skills with real-life scenarios and practical strategies.
📅 August 12
Prepare with Flair! Back to School with an IEP
Join our Parent Mentors as we dive into best practices for preparing ourselves, our children, and our IEP team for the new school year. We will explore ways to organize, calm nerves, get excited, and set expectations for our best year yet!
📅 August 19
Executive Functioning - What, When, and How
Join us to learn more about what executive functioning is, when support can be put in place, how to shift your thinking to support your loved one. Walk away with tips and tricks to make your life and school day more manageable and set up for success.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/ReturnTS2026
Full details at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/rts-2026/
One registration allows you to attend all the webinars in the series.

07/25/2026

Our therapy scholarship program eliminates barriers by providing financial assistance to families so they can access critical therapies. Apply today! Please note that changes have been made, and the application may take longer than usual. Proof of diagnosis and insurance information are required up-front at the start of your application.

The deadline to apply is August 2 at midnight. Visit us online to submit your application today - https://thefamilyhopefoundation.org/scholarships/

07/25/2026

📢 Happy Feet Registration Starts NEXT WEEK! 👟

Need help with back-to-school shoes for your child? Mission for Area People's Happy Feet program provides brand-new shoes to eligible K–12 students from low-income families.

📍Registration Location:
Mission for Area People
2500 Jefferson St.
Muskegon Heights
(Enter through the Mission for Area People door on the parking lot side.)

📅 Registration Dates:
• Monday, July 20 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Friday, July 24 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Monday, July 27 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 29 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Space is limited!

Please bring:
✅ Proof of income
✅ ID for each child (K–12) being registered
✅ Proof the child lives in your home

💙 Want to help local children start school with confidence? Scan the QR code below, donate online at https://donate.stripe.com/cN200f6dw5yAd8s008, or mail a check to Mission for Area People (Memo: Happy Feet).

Every donation helps a local child put their best foot forward this school year!

07/25/2026

Healthy Harvest Kits are BACK!

We're excited to bring back Healthy Harvest Kits at Hackley Community Care's 4th Annual Block Party!

Thanks to the incredible partnership and support of Public Health - Muskegon County, AgeWell Services of West Michigan, Trinity Health MI, and Muskegon YMCA , we'll be providing FREE fresh produce to our community while supplies last.

Together, we're making it easier for families to access nutritious, fresh foods and supporting healthier communities—one harvest at a time.

📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 2700 Baker Street, Muskegon

07/25/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, 2026, We will be hosting Hometown Heroes!
The event will run from 1pm to 4pm where there will be a parade, backpack giveaways, health screenings, and more! Come on down and join in the festivities!

05/01/2026

Our CSHCS nurse and coworkers from Public Health - Muskegon County participated in the United Way of the Lakeshore's Day of Caring.