Love, Peace & UnityChild Care and Preschool
7 places-
Great Start to Quality - Wayne-Oakland-Macomb Resource Center
(877) 614-7328 Open to anyoneFree help finding and comparing licensed child care/preschool in metro Detroit and resources to pay for it. Call or search greatstarttoquality.org.
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Michigan Works! (statewide line)
(800) 285-9675 Open to anyone- Hours
- Call for local center hours
- Where
- Statewide network; find your local center at michiganworks.org
- Web
- michigan.gov
Free one-on-one job coaching, resume help, computers, training funds; may help with child care and transportation. Call 800-285-WORKS.
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Matrix Human Services - Head Start
(313) 285-1905- For
- Low income
- Where
- 1400 Woodbridge St, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- matrixheadstart.org
Free Head Start/Early Head Start in Detroit. Call the enrollment hotline 313-285-1905 or apply online at matrixheadstart.org.
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New St. Paul Head Start Agency
(313) 835-4400- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 15362 Southfield Dr, Detroit, MI 48223
- Web
- nspheadstart.org
Free Head Start/Early Head Start (birth-5, pregnant women) at 10 west-side Detroit centers. Now enrolling for 2026-27; apply online or call.
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Starfish Family Services - Head Start / Early Head Start
(844) 849-5437- For
- Low income
- Where
- 30000 Hiveley St, Inkster, MI 48141
- Web
- starfishfamilyservices.org
- ECEIntake@sfish.org
Free preschool/child care for ages 6 weeks-4 at 14 Wayne County centers incl. Detroit; year-round enrollment. Submit interest form online or call.
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Wayne Metro Head Start / Early Head Start
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Connect Center Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 2651 Saullino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Free preschool (birth-5) at sites in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and more. Apply at childplus.net/apply or call the Connect Center for all Wayne Metro hel
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MDHHS Child Care Assistance (Child Development and Care)
- For
- Low income
- Web
- michigan.gov
State pays part of child care costs for working/school-going low-income parents. Apply and check eligibility at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov).
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.