Local Partners
Intermediate School Districts
Contact your Intermediate School District (ISD) if you have concerns about your child’s development, would like to know more about what services are available through the ISD, and to apply for free preschool.
Charlevoix, Emmet & Northern Antrim Counties
Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska & Leelanau Counties
Northwest MI Community Action Agency
Contact Northwest MI Community Action Agency (NMCAA) for information about Early Head Start and Head Start programs in your area, and to enroll in free preschool. NMCAA also provides a variety of services that help families with budgets and tax preparation, find housing and make home improvements, and connect to food resources. Visit NMCAA.
Community Resources
Family Resources & Resource Guides
NMCAA – Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, Wexford Counties
Charlevoix/Emmet/Northern Antrim Counties
Southern Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau Counties
Health Departments
Local health departments provide health services for all county residents. Contact your local health department for information on immunizations, lead testing, dental health, WIC, and Maternal & Child Health Program services, and to access many other services.
Northwest MI Health Department
Benzie/Leelanau District Health Department
Grand Traverse County Health Department
Not sure where to turn for help?
Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 or visit Mi211.
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!