First Day Shoe Fund Kicks Off the School Year with Providing New Athletic Shoes to Kalamazoo County Elementary Students
Nonprofit First Day Shoe Fund helps K-5 students in Kalamazoo County start the school year off with new shoes.
Parent Resources
Sensory-Friendly Activities, Events and Sensory Inclusive™ Certified Locations in SWMI
List of SWMI places offering sensory-friendly activities and accommodations for families.
8 Kids Ear Piercing Places in Southwest Michigan, Listed
List of local options for kids ear piercing in Southwest Michigan.
Museums for All in Michigan: FREE Museum Admission for Families with an EBT Card
Museums for All provides FREE or reduced admission to 50+ museums in Michigan and over 1000 in the United States.
BIG List of Kalamazoo Mom Groups, Playgroups & Parenting Organizations- 2023
Big list of playgroups to help moms and dads build friendships and connect with other caregivers.
Moving to Kalamazoo? Family Guide to Things to Do, Doctors, Childcare & More
Moving to Kalamazoo or still getting settled in SWMI? Find all of the best local action for kids in Kalamazoo. Museums, doctors, entertainment, parenting resources at your fingertips.
Kalamazoo Daycare: The Ultimate Childcare Guide for Infants, Toddlers & School-Aged Kids
Mega list of Kalamazoo daycare providers from infants through school age. Use this guide for childcare for all ages in SWMI.
Teens Learn Real World Financial Skills from Dollars & Sense Summer Camp at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University’s Dollars & Sense Summer Camp teaches teens about investments, savings, retirement and money management.
Academy of Dance Arts Fosters a Supportive Community Both Inside and Out of the Studio
Academy of Dance Arts in Portage teaches more than just dance techniques; dancers are welcomed into a supportive community.
2023 Kalamazoo Doctor Awards: Top Voted OB/GYNs, Pediatricians, Dentists + More
Find the best Kalamazoo doctors and care providers in SWMI. The top providers are listed, based on local parents’ votes.