Arbor Circle

Lakeshore Little People s Place is a ministry owned by the Holland Deacons Conference. The organization provides early childhood development and child care services for children up to the age of 6. It offers assistance with emotional, intellectual, social and physical development of children. Lakeshore Little People s Place provides discipline strategies that encourage self-control, self-direction, self-esteem and cooperation among children. The organization assists to develop decision making, conflict resolution and leadership skills. It organizes classes in math, science, literature and social studies. In addition, Lakeshore Little People s Place conducts various literacy programs through television, VCR and DVD player. The agency hosts parent-teacher conferences and publishes newsletters that provide information on parenting. It is located in Holland, Mich.

The United Methodist Community House has been offering a variety of services to children, youths, families and senior citizens since 1902. It administers several programs through its child, youth, family and senior development departments. The organization s child development center provides a research-based curriculum for the early childhood development of children up to 5 years. It also operates a before- and after-school center that involves students in a homework club, tutoring, mentoring, sports, arts and crafts, dance and other recreational activities. The organization provides assistance with transportation, advocacy, referrals and tax preparation, as well as conducts health screenings and field trips. It family development center offers adult education and English as a Second Language classes. The United Methodist Community House is located in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Provision Living at Forest Hills is located on the site of the former Southeast YMCA