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GREAT START COLLABORTIVE
 
Great Start Collaborative logo THE GREAT START COLLABORATIVE is an association of agencies, parents and individuals across the state of Michigan committed, under the leadership of the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC), to the common goal of providing a Great Start for every child.
 
GREAT START–SHIAWASSEE is the partnership of local leaders acting as the planning and decision making body for Michigan’s Great Start system at the local level.  Convened by the Shiawassee Regional Education Service District (SRESD), the Great Start Collaborative members include parents, business leaders, faith-based leaders, health care professionals, child care providers, pre-school educators, and other community leaders. 
 
OUR VISION is to assure that every child in Shiawassee County is safe, healthy and eager to succeed in school and life OUR MISSION is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to assist all our families in providing a great start for their children from birth through age 5.
 
KEY COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
  • Pediatric & Family Health
  • Social & Emotional Health
  • Parenting Leadership
  • Child Care & Early Education
  • Family Support (Basic Needs)
  • System Infrastructure
Our Partners Partners in the Collaborative are committed to establishing and maintaining a comprehensive early childhood system that ensures links and collaboration among all early childhood initiatives and programs in the community.  Parent Involvement is Key!  The Great Start Parent Coalition provides parents a chance to have a voice in a truly "grassroots" effort to advocate for the children of Shiawassee County.
Early Childhood Public Service Announcements: The importance of investing in early childhood
  • From the business perspective - As a business leader, it makes sense to invest in providing our youngest citizens with quality early experiences. Optimal brain development occurs during the first three years of a child’s life. This directly impacts their future success in school and productivity in life. The states that have the most educated workforce have the most robust economies. To ensure the future success of the economy in Shiawassee County, we must provide a highly educated workforce. Give your child a great start. 
  • From the parent perspective - As a parent, I am their first and best teacher. I want them to have every opportunity to play and learn. It’s quality early experiences like these that are essential for optimal brain development. These will help give them the tools they need to succeed in school and grow into productive adults. Give your child a great start. 
  • Optimizing brain development - The first five years of a child’s life are a time of great opportunity. Everything they see, hear and do shapes their developing brain and directly impacts their future success in school and life. 85% of their brain is developed before they even enter kindergarten. Give your child a great start. 
  • Social-emotional skills - Investing in the young children of Shiawassee County is an investment in our future. Children need access to quality early childhood experiences in order to be prepared for school and life. Through interactions with their peers, they are developing social-emotional skills such as cooperation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills that are the foundation for their future success. Give your child a great start. 
For More Information
If you would like to get involved or learn more about Great Start-Shiawassee, please contact: Lori Noyer, Co-Coordinator 989-725-2581, Ext. 2113 Toll Free: 866-725-7792 Email:noyer@sresd.org
 

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