Serving Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot and Isabella Counties for over 30 years.

Parent Resources

This section contains valuable tips for parents.

Download the complete set of parent tips, 'Zero to Five in 60 Seconds' in PDF format.

Click on the links below to view topics:   (takes you to our Michigan 4C Website to view topics listed)

• Not a "bite-sized" problem
• The ABCs of Choices
• Call Waiting
• Too Much Television
• Going to school for child seat installation
• Hitting the road with kids
• Open-ended Questions
• Summer Safety
• Dad's "pick up" game
• Prepare for transitions
• Spare the Rod. Period
• Food Rules
• "Here She Comes!"
• Flu Prevention
• Sick Child Planning
• Reading is a Three-Way Street
• Holiday Gifts
• My child plays at child care while I work all day - is that right?
• Expulsion
• Preparing a child for Kindergarten is - Elementary!
• It’s not making a mess, it’s experimenting
• Look for child care before baby is born
• Plan ahead to avoid the ‘gimmies’

Need Help Finding Child Care:

Child Care Referrals - please call - 800-552-4489

Need Child Care in County - Visit our Regional Agency List:

4C Regional List - by county

Need Information on Becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider:

How Do I Get Licensed?

Information sent in all Child Care referrals:

Child Care Select© Symbols and Checklists For Homes and Child Care Centers

Child Care Licensing: Regulations and Requirements

4 Steps to Choosing Quality Child Care

Need Help Paying for Child Care:

Child Development and Care Funds - Department of Human Services

Operation Military Child Care

Need Help With Medical Care: (DHS)

Health Care Programs for Families

Health Care Programs for Children

Health Care Programs for Pregnant Women

Don't Forget About Tax Credits:

Child Care Tax Credit

Earned Income Tax Credit

Need Assistance:  (DHS)

Cash Assistance

Food Assistance

Child Support

Emergency Services (heat, rent, etc.)

Need Help Finding Employment:

Mi Works!

Local Library Web Sites

Alma Public Library

Ashley Public Library

Farwell - Surry Township Public Library

Ithaca - Thompson Home Public Library

Mt. Pleasant - Chippewa River District Library

St. Louis - T.A. Cutler Memorial Library

Gladwin County Library

Clare - Pere Marquette District Library

School Web Sites

Ithaca Public Schools

Alma Public Schools

St. Louis Public Schools

Ashley Public Schools

Fulton Public Schools

Breckenridge Public Schools

Shepherd Public Schools

Beal City Public Schools

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools

Gladwin Public Schools

Clare Public Schools

Harrison Public Schools

Farwell Area Schools

Beaverton Rural Schools

City/County Web Sites

Gratiot County Web Site

Isabella County Web Site

Gladwin County Web Site

Clare County Web Site

City of Clare Web Site

City of Ithaca Web Site

City of Alma Web Site

City of St. Louis Web Site

Village of Ashley Web Site

Village of Breckenridge Web Site

City of Mt. Pleasant Web Site

Village of Shepherd Web Site

City of Gladwin Web Site

City of Beaverton Web Site

Sugar Springs Web Site

Other Helpful Web sites

MI Kids

Child Care Aware

Provider Internet Billing

NAEYC

Mid Michigan Community Action Agency

Gratiot-Isabella RESD

WNEM

PBS

Community Collage