Find the help you need

Many families with a child age 5 or younger qualify for some type of assistance with child care costs. Use Connect4Care™ Kids to find the right option for your family.

Connect4Care™ Kids offers free online tools to help families find out if they qualify for free or low-cost child care, discover schools, summer programs, and activities, and access resources to support children from birth through 12th grade.

What your child should know: essential safety information for your preteen/teen.

Borrow books, tools, computers, and more. Libraries also host educational and social events.

Required documents needed to enroll your child in school.

What your child should know: essential safety information for your elementary schooler.

Tips for building just-right routines to get the most out of summer.

What your child should know: essential safety information for early childhood.

Use MIBridges to apply for benefits like food, health, or child care assistance.

Access computers, internet, digital literacy programming, and more at Connect 313 Neighborhood Technology Hubs.

Required documents needed to enroll your child in care and/or school.

Learn more about your child’s development and get age-appropriate activities and resources.

Educational support and special education services for children age 3 through 5 from the Michigan Department of Education

DiscoverWorks is a free learning program that helps K-10 students explore their interests, engage in their communities, and discover their potential through robust enrichment and academic programming.

Medicaid changes will impact Michiganders. Learn how you can prepare for changes set  to begin in 2027.