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The Region 10 MiFamily Engagement Center is:
The Region 10 MiFamily Engagement Center is:
funded by MiLEAP (35i)
administered by Wayne RESA
supporting Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties
part of a statewide initiative focused on supporting family engagement to systematically improve educational outcomes for children
designed to connect schools, families, and community organizations to foster partnerships that empower caregivers and promote student success from cradle to career (Birth-P20)
MiFamily Engagement Center, Region 10
MiFamily Engagement Center, Region 10
Out-and-About
Out-and-About
Discover & Play Family Fest
Discover & Play Family Fest
MiFamily joined ACCESS, the Early Learning Coalition of Dearborn, and the Great Start Collaborative (Detroit/Wayne) for a fun-filled day of activities and learning for all ages! Families connected and enjoyed experiences that support children's development in communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and personal-social skills.
Pictured:
Sydney Varner-Early Childhood Consultant
Carmen Colón-MiFamily Community Consultant, Region 10
Parens happy to showcase "MiFamily!"
Parens happy to showcase "MiFamily!"
Parents excited to fill Make and Take Bags!
Parents excited to fill Make and Take Bags!
Encouraging learning for ALL ages!
Encouraging learning for ALL ages!
Parens happy to showcase "MiFamily!"
Parens happy to showcase "MiFamily!"
MiFamily Room Renovation at the Early Childhood Center of Van Buren
MiFamily Room Renovation at the Early Childhood Center of Van Buren
Early Childhood Center of Van Buren Community Members Pictured:
Early Childhood Center of Van Buren Community Members Pictured:
Alesia Pitt- Family Liaison
Cassidy Taylor- Early Childhood Specialist
Rebecca Ross- Principal
Stacey English- Family Liaison
Aprell Arthur-GSRP Parent Volunteer
Maddie Blankenship (and son)-Strong Beginnings Parent Volunteer
Wayne RESA Employees Pictured:
Wayne RESA Employees Pictured:
Dez'arae Adams-Director of Early Childhood
Sydney Varner-Early Childhood Consultant
Beth Lucarelli-Early Childhood Consultant
Mellissa Wilson-MiFamily Coordinator, Region 10
Guidance Center Family Game Night
Guidance Center Family Game Night
MiFamily provided balls, books, and notebooks to encourage family fun that develops gross motor, fine motor, and early literacy skills.
MiFamily provided balls, books, and notebooks to encourage family fun that develops gross motor, fine motor, and early literacy skills.
Parents are Heroes, DPSCD Family and Community Engagement PreK Experience
Parents are Heroes, DPSCD Family and Community Engagement PreK Experience
Make-and-Take Backback
Make-and-Take Backback
MiFamily Ball for Gross Motor
MiFamily Ball for Gross Motor
Engaged Caregivers
Engaged Caregivers
Interactive Early Writing Station
Interactive Early Writing Station
Region 10 MiFamily Engagment Table
Region 10 MiFamily Engagment Table
A Young Learner at Play
A Young Learner at Play
What does it mean for a child to be "well and ready" and how can we empower families, caregivers, and schools to support them along the way?
What does it mean for a child to be "well and ready" and how can we empower families, caregivers, and schools to support them along the way?
Region 10 MiFamily Staff
Region 10 MiFamily Staff
Region 10 supports Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne county.
Mellissa Wilson
Region 10 MiFamily Coordinator
Region 10 MiFamily Coordinator
Carmen Colón
Region 10 Community Consultant
Region 10 Community Consultant
Region 10 MiFamily Lit Hub Branch Leads
Region 10 MiFamily Lit Hub Branch Leads
Macomb Branch (Birth-5th)
Macomb Branch (Birth-5th)
Christine Hodge
Oakland Branch (Birth-PreK)
Oakland Branch (Birth-PreK)
Flavia Maccio
Oakland Branch (K-5th+)
Oakland Branch (K-5th+)
Dr. Ashelin R. Currie
Wayne Branch (Birth-PreK)
Wayne Branch (Birth-PreK)
Sydney Varner
Region 10 MiFamily Goals
Region 10 MiFamily Goals
Goal 1: Establish a systematic MiFamily infrastructure to support children’s literacy development from birth to Grade 5 and family engagement from Birth-P20.
Goal 1: Establish a systematic MiFamily infrastructure to support children’s literacy development from birth to Grade 5 and family engagement from Birth-P20.
Goal 2: Strengthen communication between ISD and community partners.
Goal 2: Strengthen communication between ISD and community partners.
Goal 3: Build capacity amongst service providers, caregivers, community organizations, and representatives of partnering agencies of research-supported practices to improve school readiness.
Goal 3: Build capacity amongst service providers, caregivers, community organizations, and representatives of partnering agencies of research-supported practices to improve school readiness.
Goal 4: Partner with local community organizations and agencies to implement effective strategies aimed at reducing school absenteeism and fostering regular attendance among students.
Goal 4: Partner with local community organizations and agencies to implement effective strategies aimed at reducing school absenteeism and fostering regular attendance among students.
Region 10 Partners
Region 10 Partners
Discover more about our partners and explore resources for families and communities by clicking here.
Discover more about our partners and explore resources for families and communities by clicking here.
Watch this video to learn more about the MiFamily Centers: MiFamily Engagement Centers - An Overview by Region Representatives, Partners and Guest Presenters (MiLEAP video)
Watch this video to learn more about the MiFamily Centers: MiFamily Engagement Centers - An Overview by Region Representatives, Partners and Guest Presenters (MiLEAP video)
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