Parents are their children’s first—and most important—teachers! And they play an active role in the work of First Steps and the Great Start Collaborative of Kent County.
The Great Start Parent Coalition is made up of committed parents from all over the county who want to ensure a GREAT START for their own children and all children in the community.
Michigan’s future is in danger. Programs and services for young children and their families are being hard hit by budget cuts in Lansing. As an advocacy group, we encourage parents to communicate with their legislators about issues that are important to their family. The Early Childhood Investment Corporation has created a website where you can quickly and easily communicate with legislators about the importance of these programs to our families. Please take a moment to make your voice be heard. Click here for more information.
The Coalition’s mission is to increase parents’ skills, knowledge, and participation in early childhood planning and decision making in the community.
The Coalition is always looking for new members. It is open to any parent or caregiver of children under the age of 12 in Kent County. Please join us!
Need more information about the Great Start Parent Coalition? Contact Parent Liaisons: Esther Briones, Zsanara Hoskins, Karen Lay, Sam Moffett, Stacy Paul, and Christina Pavlak at 616-632-1007.
You also can download the brochure to learn more about the Great Start Parent Coalition. (brochure in Spanish)
You can see handouts, notes, and video from our meetings and events on the “MEETING NOTES” page.
You can see our upcoming meetings and events on the “NEWS/CALENDAR” page.
