Resources
Want to learn more about the importance of early childhood development, the benefits of investing in young children, and how national research is guiding our work in Kent County? We have put together resources for parents, news about what is happening in our community, and the latest research about early childhood.
Parents are their children’s most important teachers
As a parent, you are already your child’s first and best teacher. The things you do every day help build your child’s brain and nurture his or her development and learning.
Begin with this resource page source for parents in Kent County to learn more about early childhood development and the resources available in our community.
First Steps Kent in the News
First Steps Kent Focuses on Healthy Development and School Readiness for Young Children
First Steps Kent’s new Early Relational Health initiative, which focuses on strengthening parent-child bonds from birth to age 3. The goal is to… [→]
WZZM13 June 25, 2025
The Message Is Clear: Literacy Must be Inclusive from the Very Beginning
This article is part of Early Education Matters, a series about how Michigan parents, childcare providers, and early childhood educators are working… [→]
Model D Media June 24, 2025
The Millage Requests Passed with Huge Support
Both the Ready by Five Early Childhood millage renewal and the Kent District Library’s one-year gap millage passed at Tuesday’s primary election. [→]
School News Network August 07, 2024
Kent County Voters Set to Decide on Early Childhood Development Funding Renewal
A property tax levy that supports early childhood services in Kent County is on the Aug. 6 ballot for renewal with the backing of a leading business… [→]
Crains Grand Rapids July 09, 2024
Dig into the Research on Early Childhood
First Steps Kent partners with organizations across the nation to build effective early childhood systems. Learn more about our national partners:
Interested in learning more about the importance of investing in early childhood?
Explore these websites to find research and data that will guide your understanding:
