Great Start Collaborative
Mission
Support the early childhood system so all children THRIVE
Vision
Provide a Great Start for every child focusing on the state's early childhood outcomes
Michigan's early childhood outcomes
1. Children are born healthy;
2. Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade;
3. Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at the time of school entry; and
4. Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade
Great Start Family Coalition
The Great Start Family Coalition (GSFC) is a group of parents and caregivers who work together to make Mecosta and Osceola Counties a supportive place for families with young children. Parent Voice is crucial and instrumental to the work of the Great Start Collaborative (GSC). Parents are children's first and most important teachers.
September 21, 2023
10-11a MOISD School Improvement Room
6:30-7:30p Virtual Meeting via Zoom
October 19, 2023
10-11a Morley Community Center
6:30-7:30p Virtual Meeting via Zoom
November 16, 2023
10-11a Evart Public Library
6:30-7:30p Virtual Meeting via Zoom
December 14, 2023
10-11a The Corner Cup
6:30-7:30p Virtual Meeting via Zoom
2023 Family Coalition Meetings
Parent Cafe
Join us the second Tuesday of the month to connect with other parents and learn more about the five protective factors.
Big Rapids- MOISD School Improvement Room
September 12th 6:30-7:30p
Morley Community Center
October 10th 6:30-7:30p
Reed City Area District Library
November 14th 6-7p
The Corner Cup
December 12th 6:30-7:30p
