The Grand Rapids Press published a guest commentary from First Steps Commission Co-chairs Doug DeVos and Kate Pew Wolters urging elected officials to minimize budget cuts to quality early childhood programs and services. Click here to read the piece.
- PNC Foundation Funds Early Childhood Education Program with First Steps
July 20, 2010 - Kent County Parents and Early Childhood Advocates Talk With Candidates About Children’s Issues
July 14, 2010 - $1.3 Million Grant Will Support Kent County Children & Families
May 26, 2010 - NY Times Columnist David Brooks Advocates for Investing in Early Childhood
February 08, 2010 - Kids Count Reveals Increasing Needs in Era of Decreasing Funding
January 12, 2010 - Community Partnership is Reforming Healthcare for Kent County Children
October 08, 2009 - First Steps Names New Executive Director
August 19, 2009 - Great Start Parent Coalition Begins Diaper Drive
August 03, 2009 - Tread Lightly in Cutting Child Development Services
July 26, 2009 - Business Leaders Focus on Investing In Early Childhood
March 11, 2009