Every child comes into the world with the gift of potential, and in Kent County we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow and nurture that gift.

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Together we have an opportunity to make sure every child’s potential is realized.

Please click on the link to learn more about the Vision for Kent County’s Early Childhood System and how you can help make that vision a reality.

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Please click on the links to learn more about the Great Start Collaborative of Kent County and the Great Start Parent Coalition?

Susan Broman to Lead Office of Great Start

Kent County’s Susan Broman will lead the new state office dedicated to early childhood development and education.

Racial Disparities Increasing

More than half of young children of color in Kent County live in poverty — just one example of growing racial and ethnic disparities in our community.

Early Childhood Investments “Reduce Income Inequality”

Can early childhood education help lift people out of poverty and close the income gap?  Read more about recent discussion of that question.