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Region 10 MiFamily Engagement Center is:
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 Centers Y2 Master One-Pagers Document.pdfWhat 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?
Upcoming Region 10 MiFamily Training
Upcoming Region 10 MiFamily Training
Region 10 MiFamily Network
Region 10 MiFamily Network
Featured Speaker, Nicol Shamey, author of the book, "First, Do No Harm: Teaching and Learning Resilience"
Featured Speaker, Nicol Shamey, author of the book, "First, Do No Harm: Teaching and Learning Resilience"
This is an in-person series being held on the following dates (half-day):
This is an in-person series being held on the following dates (half-day):
- 9/17/2026
- 11/19/2026
- 2/23/2027
- 4/28/2027
for preventing
Low Tech Flyer.pdfLow Tech Life Reset
Low Tech Life Reset
Trainer of Trainers Model for Trusted Messengers
Trainer of Trainers Model for Trusted Messengers
The series is designed to partner with parents and caregivers to reset children's health and well-being by addressing the challenges of a digital childhood. Participants will be equipped with the complete toolkit to facilitate this learning in their communities.
The MiFamily Team will partner with sites who request assistance with co-facilitating.
Catalog Code: 9816 B
Catalog Code: 9816 B
Introduction to Relational Leadership Level 1:
Introduction to Relational Leadership Level 1:
Full Day and In-Person (lunch included)
Full Day and In-Person (lunch included)
This foundational session invites leaders to embrace a Relationship-First Approach, where connection drives meaningful and lasting impact.
This foundational session invites leaders to embrace a Relationship-First Approach, where connection drives meaningful and lasting impact.
Registration Links
Registration Links
#13_ May MiFamily 2026Memorial 1-2 Elementary Creates a Welcoming Entry
Memorial 1-2 Elementary Creates a Welcoming Entry
#14_ June MiFamily 2026Rainbow Fish Family Literacy
Rainbow Fish Family Literacy
#15_ July MiFamily 2026Summer in the City
Summer in the City
#16_ August MiFamily 2026The Library Connection
The Library Connection
#6_MiFamily June 2025Summer Library Lit Lab & MiFamily Room Renovation: Van Buren Early Childhood
Summer Library Lit Lab & MiFamily Room Renovation: Van Buren Early Childhood
#7_MiFamily August 2025Mini-Grant Fellow Feature: Motorcity Music Club
Mini-Grant Fellow Feature: Motorcity Music Club
#8_MiFamily October 2025Connecting Classrooms and Culture: Detroit Cultural Center
Connecting Classrooms and Culture: Detroit Cultural Center
#9_MiFamily December 2025Thrive by Any Means Necessary – Friends-Giving Dinner
The MiFamily teamed served 122 families (173 adults and 276 students) at Garden Memorial 1-3 Art, Beats, and Eats event!
This event celebrated the school year, literacy, music, and engaged the entire family!
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
Region 10 MiFamily Goals
Region 10 MiFamily Goals
Region 10 Goals
Region 10 Goals
Goal 1 (A): Develop a coordinated initiative that strengthens literacy support for children from early childhood through elementary school (in school and out-of-school time/summer) and (B): Elevate family engagement across or within the full Birth-to-P20 continuum.
Goal 1 (A): Develop a coordinated initiative that strengthens literacy support for children from early childhood through elementary school (in school and out-of-school time/summer) and (B): Elevate family engagement across or within the full Birth-to-P20 continuum.
Goal 2: Enhance consistent, two-way communication and collaboration between families and schools, districts, and/or community.
Goal 2: Enhance consistent, two-way communication and collaboration between families and schools, districts, and/or community.
Goal 3 (A): Work in partnership with caregivers, educators, and/or community to promote school readiness, Birth-PreK.
Goal 3 (A): Work in partnership with caregivers, educators, and/or community to promote school readiness, Birth-PreK.
Goal 3 (B): Increase the collective knowledge and skills of caregivers, educators, community groups, and partner agencies in using research-supported practices that promote learning K-P20.
Goal 3 (B): Increase the collective knowledge and skills of caregivers, educators, community groups, and partner agencies in using research-supported practices that promote learning K-P20.
Goal 4: Collaborate with local organizations and agencies to implement effective, relationship-based strategies that reduce absenteeism and encourage regular, engaged participation in school.
Goal 4: Collaborate with local organizations and agencies to implement effective, relationship-based strategies that reduce absenteeism and encourage regular, engaged participation in school.
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
wilsonm@resa.net
Carmen Colón
Region 10 Community Consultant
Region 10 Community Consultant
mifamily10ccolon@gmail.com
Region 10 MiFamily Lit Hub Branch Leads
Region 10 MiFamily Lit Hub Branch Leads
Macomb Branch
Macomb Branch
Laura Crouter
Oakland Branch (K-5th+)
Oakland Branch (K-5th+)
Dr. Ashelin R. Currie
Wayne Branch (Birth-PreK)
Wayne Branch (Birth-PreK)
Sydney Varner
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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