Information for Families

Links

Big Brothers/Big Sisters – One to one friendships provided by adult volunteers for children. Free

Black Child & Family Institute – Provides after school tutoring and recreation for children. Many programs free

Boys & Girls Club of Lansing – Offers a variety of programs for youth. $15/year

Capital Area District Library – Public library system throughout the greater Lansing area. Free

Capital Area Literacy Coalition – Literacy tutoring program to assist children and migrant families. Free

Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) – Public transit for the greater Lansing area. Fees apply for rides

Capital Area United Way – Volunteer center and referral line that connects clients to agencies. Free

Community Mental Health – Emergency services for children, adults, and families.

Cristo Rey Community Center – Community clinics, child services, counseling center.

Department of Human Services – Child and adult protective services, emergency services, family assistance, Medicaid, food stamps, employment and daycare listings.

Early On/Project Find – Early On intervention and healthcare for special needs children ages birth – 3 years.

Ele’s Place – Support groups for grieving children and their families.

Greater Lansing African American Health Institute – Community outreach agency that addresses health related issues that affect the African American population.

Lansing Area Safety Council – CPR and First Aid training.  Bike helmet sale, infant and toddler car seats loan program.

Office for Young Children – Information for parents and about child car providers.

YMCA of Lansing – Physical fitness center, youth and family activities and other programing.  Fees apply, scholarships available