Family Futures

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-01-23 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Alpine Township Fire Department, 1100 Henze St NW, Comstock Park, MI, 49321, United States
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 4pm-7:30pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Kids & Family Expo
2025-01-25 | DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, 49503
The Kids & Family Expo returns to DeVos Place on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
This family-focused community event encourages families to play & move with physical activities, learn & explore with educational fun, and lead healthier lives in an active environment all while encouraging families to engage in family bonding time. This event is fun for the whole family!

Parent Cafe Coalition Meeting
2025-02-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Want to get more involved with our Parent Cafes? Join us Monday, February 3rd from 9:30am-11am for our Parent Cafe Coalition Meeting. You’ll learn how you can help by providing community resources, offering up a space to host future cafes, signing up to be a table host, and more!
This meeting will be held in the “Hope Room” at Baxter Community Center, bagels and coffee will be provided.
RSVP today by emailing baernouts@familyfutures.org

Domestic Violence and Anti-Trafficking
2025-02-03 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Join Save Haven Ministries on February 3rd and March 29th to learn more about domestic violence and anti-trafficking.
The registration fee is $25, which covers all learning materials. If you are a staff, active students, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text the Safe Haven Ministries hotline if you would like information on support groups: (616) 425-6664
Please contact Safe Haven Ministries at (616) 425-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.

To register for the February 3rd seminar click HERE
To register for the March 26th seminar click HERE

College & Career Readiness
2025-02-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Hills High School, 2055 ROSEWOOD AVE SEGR, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 5:00P-8:00P

OTTAWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
2055 ROSEWOOD AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506
Enter through door A main office entrance (West side of the building)

Explore college and career opportunities for your family! This free event is designed to help families connect with schools, community programs, and resources that support college and career readiness. Bring your family to enjoy engaging activities, interactive presentations, and a free delicious dinner while learning how to plan for life after high school.

What to Expect

Resource Tables: Meet community partners offering helpful information and tools.
Interactive Dinner: Enjoy a free pre-plated meal while participating in a dynamic program.
Family Fun: Take photos at the photo booth, enjoy music from a live DJ, and participate in activities.
Prizes: Complete activities and surveys for a chance to win giveaways, including t-shirts!

Event Schedule
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
– Visit resource tables hosted by community partners.
– Family Photo Booth open.
– DJ onsite providing music and entertainment.
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM
– Transition to dinner and program.
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Dinner and program led by UPrep and Ottawa Hills College & Career Teams. Topics include:
– College application process
– Scholarships and financial aid (FAFSA)
– Career pathways and service opportunities
– Transcript audits
– Success stories from local families
– Athletics and post-high school options
Prizes will be given during the presentation.
Families will complete a short survey at the end of the program.
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Revisit resource tables and other activities.
Photo Booth remains open.
Turn in punch cards to claim a free t-shirt!

Why Attend?
This event is a great opportunity to:

Connect with experts who can guide your family through the college and career planning process.
Gain valuable information about financial aid, scholarships, and career pathways.
Learn from success stories that inspire and motivate.
Spend quality time with your family while participating in fun, engaging activities.

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-02-05 16:00 - 19:30 | Algoma Township Fire Department, 10820 Edgerton Avenue NE, Rockford, MI

Music and Movement Storytime
2025-02-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Cedar Spring Public Library, 107 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Cedar Spring Public Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 10:30am for Music and Movement Storytime!
Perfect for ages 18 months to 4 years old, join for stretching, reading, and music.
Be sure to stop by the library for more interactive programs.
Visit their Facebook page HERE for more details on this event and all other programs.

Dental Health Playgroup
2025-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Cedar Springs Early Childhood Center, 204 E Muskegon St, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Kent ISD and My Community Dental Center on February 12th for a dental health playgroup! Stop by from 10am-11am to listen and join in on conversations about the importance of dental health in babies and children.

Dental Health Playgroup
2025-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Kentwood Early Childhood Main Campus, 200 60th St., Kentwood, MI, 49548
Join Kent ISD and My Community Dental Center on February 14th for a dental health playgroup! Stop by from 10:30am-11:30am to listen and join in on conversations about the importance of dental health in babies and children.

Inflatable Carnival
2025-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Cedar Spring Public Library, 107 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI, 49319
Join Cedar Spring Public Library on February 15th, 10:30am-12pm for an Inflatable Carnival. Beat the winter blues with inflatable bounce houses, carnival games, crafts, and more! No registration needed.
Be sure to stop by the library for more interactive programs.
Visit their Facebook page HERE for more details on this event and all other programs.

GRPL Presents Black History Month Programming
2025-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
The Grand Rapids Public Library announced Black History Month programming for kids, teens, and adults that highlight and celebrate our Black community.
Join Sophia Brewer, an academic librarian at Grand Rapids Community College on Tuesday, February 18th from 6:30-7:30pm. She’ll dive into her research on early African American women’s clubs and the remarkable women who led these organizations right here in Grand Rapids.

Car Seat Safety Check
2025-02-20 16:00 - 19:30 | Wyoming Fire Department, 2300 Gezon Parkway SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519

Barbershop Talk
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | 525 Eastern Ave SE suite #155, 525 Eastern Ave SE suite #155, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join Strong Fathers/Padres Fuertes on Saturday, February 22nd from 10am – 11:30am for a Barbershop Talk!
This is a great opportunity for fathers and father-figures to get their hair cut, trimmed, or faded all while talking about men’s health and fatherhood topics. There will also be a conversation about reading, playing and learning for dads and babies presented by Baby Scholars.

GRPL Presents Black History Month Programming
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
The Grand Rapids Public Library announced Black History Month programming for kids, teens, and adults that highlight and celebrate our Black community.
Join them on Saturday, February 22nd from 11am-12pm for Black History Live with Culture Queen. An immersive and engaging performance designed for children, combining original, interactive music, movement, and storytelling to help children embrace their history and love themselves. Designed for ages 6-13.
Culture Queen’s captivating personality and creative approach to cultural education invites children to celebrate everything that makes them unique. By the end, kids will leave with a newfound confidence, cultural pride, and curiosity about the world.

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-03-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Gaines Charter Township Fire Department, 3471 68th Street SE, Caledonia, MI, 49316
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is hosting a Car Seat Safety Check held from 3pm-6pm.
This safety check provides FREE car seat inspections performed by certified child passenger safety technicians and are available by appointment only! To save your spot call (616)391-7233
A limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Human Trafficking Seminar
2025-03-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Safe Haven Ministries, 2627 Birchcrest Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
Join Save Haven Ministries on March 12th and May 20th to learn more about human trafficking and how you can contribute to the awareness, prevention and response.
The registration fee is $25, which covers all learning materials. If you are a staff, active students, volunteer or intern, the fee for training is waived. Please select this option on the registration form.
Please note that this seminar is not the best environment for an individual who is currently experiencing domestic abuse or human trafficking. Please call or text the Safe Haven Ministries hotline if you would like information on support groups: (616) 425-6664
Please contact Safe Haven Ministries at (616) 425-6664 or prevention@shmgr.org with questions.

To register for the March 12th seminar click HERE
To register for the May 20th seminar click HERE

Catherine's Health Center Coffee and Conversations
2025-03-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Catherine’s Health Center Creston, 1211 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Interested in learning more about Catherine’s Health Center? Check out one of their quarterly Coffee and Conversations to tour a clinic, meet staff, learn about their mission and services, and how you can get involved in reducing barriers to healthcare!
Held at Catherine’s Health Center at Creston on March 12th from 9:30am-11am
Reserve your spot HERE

Potty Training Workshop
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Alpha Grand Rapids, 1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Join Alpha Grand Rapids on Wednesday, March 12th to meet with a certified instructor to help transition your child from diapers to the toilet by attending their potty training workshop!
This informative potty training workshop will give you everything you need to know on how to effectively, and efficiently, help your child “ditch their diapers for good!” You’ll learn how you can use positive training to give them the encouragement they need.
Registration is required. To register contact Alpha’s Educational Services at 616-495-9955 or email them HERE.
Visit Alpha Grand Rapids to learn more about their organization and the services they provide.

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-03-20 16:00 - 19:30 | Walker Fire Department, 4101 Lake Michigan Drive, Walker, MI, 49534

Feed The Block
2025-03-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Linc Gallery, 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
The Mom’s Club of Grand Rapids is hosting a Free Food Distribution Event!
Join them on Saturday, March 22nd for a community nourishment event dedicated to providing free, nutritious foods.
Starting at 10am till supplies last.
Questions? Call (616) 451-9140

Super Dad Awards
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Kent District Library, 4950 Breton Rd SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508
Hosted by All Things Fatherhood, stop by on March 22nd for an afternoon of celebration as they honor the incredible dads in our community. Enjoy refreshments, awards, and inspiring stories.
There will be 5 award categories:

Coach Mentor Award
Single Dad Award
Educator Dad Award
Community Father Award
Super Dad Award

Submit nominations to allthingsfatherhoodinc@gmail.com or visit their website HERE
All nominations must include:

A photo of the nominee
A paragraph (no more than one page) describing why the father deserves the aware in the appropriate category

Learn more about the Super Dad Awards Ceremony HERE

Rest + Refresh
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Mind Body Baby, 2422 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
Presented by MomsBloom, join us for a self-care afternoon.
Held on Saturday, March 22nd from 1pm-3pm, enjoy the perfect opportunity to rest and treat yourself for a great cause. Spoil yourself knowing that all proceeds from the day will benefit the MomsBloom’s program.
RSVP at momsbloom.org/rest

One County One Book Celebration
2025-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
Join Great Start Family Coalition of Kent County on Tuesday, March 25th at the Grand Rapids Public Library in celebrating the launch of One County One Book!
Every family in attendance will receive a literacy kit, a Rainbow Fish gift bag, and additional surprises.

Ask A Friend of The Court
2025-03-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Alpha Men’s Center, 1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507
Alpha Grand Rapids presents Ask A Friend of The Court.
Held on Tuesday, March 25th from 12pm-5pm, learn how you can receive information or assistance with any child support case, including custody and parenting time.
Registration is required, to register contact Matt at (616) 459-9955, ext.109 or email mhaviland@alphagrandrapids.org

Fathers Read Too
2025-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 | 280 60th St SE, 280 60th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49548
All Things Fatherhood is hosting a Story Time and Book Giveaway!
Join them on Thursday, March 27th from 5pm – 7pm for storytelling sessions, arts and crafts, free books, and food and drinks.
Free entry for all!

🎁 Car Seat Safety Check
2025-04-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Ada Township Fire Department, 6990 Fulton St E, Ada, MI, 49301
