Early Education
Wayne RESA is proud to be a partner working with school districts, agencies and families to best prepare young children for success in school and in life. Our early childhood staff connect parents and service providers in Wayne County to resources and information. Please contact us if you have questions.
To make a referral for Special Education Supports, please use either of the Build Up or Child Find links or call the Wayne RESA Referral Hotline at (734) 334-1393.
Special Education Wayne County Referrals
Early On
Ages: Birth through 2 years, 10 months
Submit a referral to Early On(opens in new window)
Build Up
Ages: 2 years, 11 months to 5 years (pre-K)
Submit an inquiry through Build Up(opens in new window)
Child Find
Ages: Kindergarten and up
Submit an inquiry through Child Find(opens in new window)
Medical Emergency Response Team (M.E.R.T.) Training
There is no cost to attend for schools participating in the School Nurse Consulting Services Cost-Sharing Program. Please email earlychildhood@resa.net to get your staff registered.
Medical Emergency Response Team (M.E.R.T.) Protocol
Staff Contacts Please provide us with contact information of the primary point of contact for each building in your district.
Early On® is an IDEA mandated initiative designed to provide unduplicated, comprehensive services to eligible infants and toddlers and their families. RESA collaborates with other Wayne County human service agencies in the delivery of services and acts as the fiscal agent for the nearly $2.5 million in Early On® funds.
Making a Referral
To make a referral for Early On, please do one of the following:
- Call the Wayne RESA Referral Hotline at (734) 334-1393 or 1-800-EARLYON
- Email adamss@resa.net
- Visit the Early On online referral state website
GSRP & Early On Resources
The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan's state-funded preschool for four-year-old children. Families qualify for free preschool based on annual income guidelines.
Early On® provides comprehensive services to eligible infants and toddlers and their families under the IDEA mandate. Wayne RESA partners with Wayne County agencies to deliver services and manages $2.5 million in Early On® funding.
Programs, Parents, & Early Childhood Resources
Great Start Collaborative - Wayne (GSC-W)(opens in new window): Wayne RESA partners with the GSC-W grant from the Office of Great Start. Their website includes resources for parents and staff working with young children.
Help Me Grow(opens in new window): A network of Wayne County community partners committed to ensuring ALL children under the age of 5 receive routine developmental screenings.
Help Me Grow is for families of all children (prenatal to age 5) who may need support with:
- Behavior concerns
- Parenting questions
- Preschool (free or tuition)
- Childcare
- Basic needs, like diapers or formula
- Home visiting
- Developmental screening
- Early On or Build Up referrals
When you fill out an inquiry form, a consultant from Help Me Grow will contact you. You can also contact Help Me Grow Wayne County at (313) 410-4588.
Early Childhood Resources
Early Childhood Services for Parents
If you are concerned about your child's development, our Early On program may assist you by connecting your family to services for children under the age of three. The mantra for Early On is: "Don't worry, but don't wait."
Early Childhood Content Booklets
- Living Literacy(PDF, opens in new window)
- Meaningful Math(PDF, opens in new window)
- Simply Science(PDF, opens in new window)
- Social Studies Success(PDF, opens in new window)
Birth to Age Five
Parent & Community Resources
Wayne County Family Resources
- Wayne County Department of Health and Human Services(opens in new window)
- City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion(opens in new window)
- MDHHS Assistance Programs(opens in new window)
- Family Independence Program (Cash Assistance)(opens in new window)
Family Assistance Resources
Helpful information and other assistance for your family's wellness.
- Michigan 2-1-1 Call Center Help Line(PDF, opens in new window)
Dial 2-1-1 to find local help and community resources quickly. - DTE Energy Savings Fact Sheet(PDF, opens in new window)
Four main energy-saving behaviors that can reduce your family's costs. - DTE Energy Assistance Highlights(PDF, opens in new window)
An overview of assistance options for families having difficulty paying energy bills. - DTE Energy Case Management Program(PDF, opens in new window)
Program designed to help customers lower outstanding bills and independently manage payments. - Family Resource Calendar(opens in new window)
Find free or low-cost resources including food, shelter, health, and wellness services. - Tips for Getting Your Kids to Save Energy(opens in new window)
- Michigan College Guide(opens in new window)
Research on not-for-profit universities and colleges in Michigan that offer online programs. - Teen Drivers Resource Guide for Parents(opens in new window)
Resources to help parents and teens prepare for driving.
Early Childhood Services Contacts
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Dr. Kelly Anderson Early Childhood Social and Emotional Development Consultant (734) 334-1316 Send an Email
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Lateefah Scott Special Programs Administrative and Fiscal Consultant - Early Childhood (734) 334-1503 Send an Email
