THE GREAT START COLLABORATIVE 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.
OUR VISION
A Great Start to assure that every child in Shiawassee County is safe, healthy and eager to succeed in school and life
OUR MISSION
The purpose of Great Start - Shiawassee 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.
OUR DESIRED OUTCOMES
1. Infants and young children are healthy; physically, socially, and emotionally.
2. Infants and young children are safe in all environments.
3. Families of young children have access to high quality early education and care
4. Families support and guide the early learning of their infants and young children
5. Families have ready access to community supports
6. Communities make infants and young children a priority by investing in families
7. Families of infants and young children are economically stable
8. All children enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life
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KEY COMPONENTS OF A COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
- Physical Health Care
- Social-Emotional Health Care
- Parent Education and Family Support
- Early Education and Care
- Basic Needs, Economic Security & Child Safety
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.
The Status of Young Children in Shiawassee County
In order to make a wise decision about the future of our young children, we needed to know what their current status was in Shiawassee County. The Shiawassee County Community Report (PDF) represents community data in five areas, each which makes a critical contribution to the optimal brain development, health and early learning of young children.
The results of the Shiawassee GSC Strategic Planning process in the form of the Shiawassee Early Childhood Action Agenda is available on-line.
Early experiences influence brain development
The young child's early experiences and environment directly impact the development of his or her brain. These opportunities are shaping the brain and laying the foundation for future success in school and life. Investing in our Youngest Learners slideshow is available on-line for viewing. To request a presentation of this material to a group, please contact Lori Noyer at noyer@sresd.org
Young Children's Fun Fair and Touch a Truck & Other Things That Go! May 17, 2008, 10a-1p
Learn about local resources for young children; Get an up-close look at 'things that go'; Support the young children of Shiawassee County
For information about this FREE Opportunity for a family filled day of fun!
For More Information
If you would like to get involved or learn more about Great Start-Shiawassee, please contact:
Lori Noyer, Coordinator
989-725-2581, Ext. 2113
Toll Free: 866-725-7792
Email:noyer@sresd.org