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.
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August 15, 2011 - Summer KinderCamp Prepares Young Children for School Success
August 05, 2011 - Community Partnership Announces Early Learning Scholarships to Prep Young Children for School Success
July 20, 2011 - First Steps Announces New Gateway to Early Childhood System
May 26, 2011 - Kent County Parents Join Thousands at State Capitol for 5th Annual Star Power
May 18, 2011 - ECIC announces $3 million to boost school readiness & future workforce
May 05, 2011 - First Steps and Grand Public Schools Launch New Early Childhood Initiative
February 18, 2011 - Annual Kids Count Report Shows Child Poverty Increasing in Kent County
February 08, 2011 - Grand Rapids Gets $100,000 Early Childhood Education Grant
November 18, 2010 - PNC Foundation Funds Early Childhood Education Program with First Steps
July 20, 2010