We all need a little help sometimes.
Common Childcare Questions
See MoreHow can I find out if my family can get help paying for child care?
Through a short series of questions, Connect4Care Kids helps Southeastern Michigan families with a child age 5 or younger find child care programs that match their needs. Answering a few questions about your family and income helps us find out if you can get help paying for child care.
Is there anywhere I can go to speak to someone about my child care options?
Connect4Care Kids is designed to be a quick and easy way for parents and caregivers to search for child care locations, check their eligibility for programs that assist with child care costs, and start the process to connect with nearby providers. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English, Spanish and Arabic at Connect4CareKids.org.
If parents or caregivers don’t want to use this or have additional questions after using Connect4CareKids, they can reach out to our early childhood learning and care specialist at 313-395-3776 or via email at Connect4CareKids@UnitedWaySEM.org.
Summer Discovery
Summer Discovery
Summer Discovery is a free learning program that helps K-8 students explore their interests, engage in their communities and discover their potential through robust enrichment and academic programming.
Connect4Care™ Kids
Connect4Care™ Kids
Connect4Care Kids is a centralized resource from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan to help families with young children understand child care assistance options and connect with child care providers in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Early Childhood Educators Career Center
Early Childhood Educators Career Center
We invite parents and caregivers to visit the Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Career Center. Virtual and in-person opportunities are available.
ParentPowered
ParentPowered
ParentPowered is a research-based text-messaging program for parents with children who are newborns through eighth grade. Each week, you will receive age-appropriate facts, easy tips and opportunities for growth to boost your child’s learning by building on existing family routines.
Metro Parent
Metro Parent
Metro Parent is a website for families in Metro Detroit, offering guides, events, tips and news on parenting, education, travel and more. Find out what’s happening near you.
Detroit Child Care Scholarship
Detroit Child Care Scholarship
Detroit Soars: Funded by The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Detroit SOARS Scholarship program provides financial support for Detroit families with children under age 5 to offset child care tuition.
Child Care Checklist
Child Care Checklist
The Child Care Aware Checklist gives parents a list of important questions to ask care providers to find one that is right for their family.
CDC Milestones
CDC Milestones
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides lists of developmental milestones for children up to five years of age. This can help parents identify any delays their child may have, plus connect them with some free resources.
Early On
Early On
Early On is Michigan’s system for helping infants and toddlers with developmental delays or who are at risk for delays. It’s designed to help families find the social, health, and educational services that will promote the development of their infants and toddlers with special needs.
Little Guide Detroit
Little Guide Detroit
Find the best things to do with kids in Metro Detroit and surrounding areas, from parks and playgrounds to museums and events.
Detroit Schools Guide
Detroit Schools Guide
Find a Detroit school that fits your family’s needs.
OUR IMPACT
When you support United Way, you help families find relief in times of crisis and work toward stability. Here are just a few ways that your support makes a difference.
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