Our team is here to support early childhood providers in their efforts to improve their programs and to help parents find and choose quality programs in metro Detroit.
Services for Providers:
- Coaching and consultation for developing quality improvement plans.
- Information about professional development and training opportunities.
- Free Lending Libraries throughout the tri-county area that offer books, puzzles, games, toys, professional development materials and more that you can borrow for your classroom.
- Training and Resources through the ECE Career Center: early childhood educators learning together housed at Leaps and Bounds Family Services
Services for Families
- Assistance in finding, comparing and selecting quality child care, preschool and school-age programs in metro Detroit. Start your search at www.greatstarttoquality.org.
- Connections to resources that help families pay for child care.
- Free Lending Libraries throughout the tri-county area that offer books, puzzles, games, toys and more.
Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Resource Center Staff
| Carol Tresik, Resource Center Director carol.tresik@womrc.org (248) 949-5857 |
| Quality Improvement Staff: |
| Kristyn Letwin, Quality Improvement Coach kristyn.letwin@womrc.org (586) 504-8478 |
| Jenny Maynard, Quality Improvement Coach jenny.maynard@womrc.org (313) 618-5977 |
| Stephanie Paree, Quality Improvement Coach stephanie.paree@womrc.org (313) 570-8543 |
| Felicia Wodarski, Quality Improvement Coach felicia.wodarski@womrc.org (313) 480-4338 |
| Jessica Henderson, Quality Improvement Coach jessica.henderson@womrc.org (248) 706-8372 |
| Jennifer Wacker, Quality Improvement Coach jennifer.wacker@womrc.org (248) 709-8324 |
| Candace Pankey, Quality Improvement Coach candace.pankey@womrc.org (313) 569-0919 |
| Jessica Linden, Quality Improvement Coach jessica.linden@womrc.org (248) 846-3556 |
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.
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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!