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 — no matter when or where you need them.
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.
Dial 2-1-1 now for referrals to programs that assist with food, housing, financial assistance, utility assistance and more. Help is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, from anywhere in the state of Michigan.
Learn more about free or low-cost child care programs like Early Head Start, Head Start, GSRP, and Michigan’s child care subsidy.
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.
Receive weekly texts with age-appropriate facts, easy tips, and opportunities to boost learning by building on existing family routines
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
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.
Required documents needed to enroll your child in care and/or school.
Find a Detroit school that fits your family’s needs.
What your child should know: essential safety information for early childhood.
Social, health, and educational services from the state of Michigan for infants and toddlers with special needs or who are at risk for delays.
What your child should know: essential safety information for your elementary schooler.
A list of important questions to ask child care providers to find one that is right for your family.
Required documents needed to enroll your child in school.
Borrow books, tools, computers, and more. Libraries also host educational and social events.
Find the best things to do with kids in Metro Detroit and surrounding areas, from parks and playgrounds to museums and events.
Metro Parent is a website for families in Metro Detroit, offering guides, events, tips and news on parenting, education, travel and more.
What your child should know: essential safety information for your preteen/teen.
Rx Kids provides cash support during pregnancy and infancy, a time of economic hardship for many families.
Use MIBridges to apply for benefits like food, health, or child care assistance.
Tips for building just-right routines to get the most out of summer.
Access computers, internet, digital literacy programming, and more at Connect 313 Neighborhood Technology Hubs.
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.