The Eastern Resource Center supports early childhood programs and families in Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola counties. The Eastern Resource Center provides resources for Eastern Michigan child care providers and supports families with finding child care and preschool that meets their needs.
Eastern Resource Center Staff
| Julie Bash, Program Director Eastern Region bashj@sisd.cc | ||
| Beth Eschenburg, Quality Improvement Consultant/Infant Toddler Specialist Lapeer, Sanilac and St. Clair beschenb@sisd.cc | ||
| Kris Walko, Quality Improvement Consultant Arenac, Bay and Saginaw kwalko@sisd.cc | ||
| Shannon Thompson, Quality Improvement Consultant/Infant Toddler Specialist Genesee County sthompson1@sisd.cc | ||
| Wendy Malkiewicz, Quality Improvement Consultant Huron, Lapeer, Tuscola wmalkiewicz@sisd.cc | ||
| Jennifer McClain, Quality Improvement Specialist Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair jmcclain@sisd.cc | ||
| Joani Liesen, Quality Improvement Specialist Genesee County jliesen@sisd.cc | ||
| Rosanna Keller, Quality Improvement Specialist Arenac, Bay, Saginaw and Tuscola rkeller@sisd.cc | ||
| Ellexis Brooks, Program Secretary ebrooks@sisd.cc |
Community Partners & Resources
We work with many people and organizations in the community to provide you, your family and your program with the resources you need to help your family and children succeed.
Professional Development
There are professional development trainings available throughout the state. You can search for a training near you or about a specific subject through MiRegistry.
Contact us!
If you have additional questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us.
1515 Sweet St. Saginaw, MI 48602
989-399-7457
877-614-7328 (toll free)
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Along with our learning materials, the Resource Center provides information on Head Start programs and low cost child care options in Eastern Michigan and its surrounding areas.
Effective February 25, 2024, Michigan has removed the requirement to work with the Office of Child Support to receive help paying for child care. Check to see if you are now eligible!