WHAT IS THE GREAT START COLLABORATIVE?
The Mecosta-Osceola Great Start Collaborative is group made up of parents, business people, faith based, child care providers, educators as well as health and human service organization leaders.
Our mission is to ensure that all children will enter kindergarten safe, healthy and ready to succeed.
Great Starts Here! Accomplishments
The Collaborative:
¨ Engages community partners in the planning and coordination of services.
¨ Addresses the factors that influence a child’s readiness for school and life.
¨ Promotes community awareness of early childhood issues.
¨ Advocates for quality early childhood programs and services.
