Great Start Collaborative

Mission

All children in Shiawassee County will be safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and in life. 

Michigan Early Childhood Outcomes

 Children are born healthy.

Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade.

 Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry.

 Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade.

The Great Start Collaborative Team

Continues the work of creating a seamless Early Childhood System that includes all local agencies and organizations, including private and public services agencies, faith based organizations, businesses, and parents.  

* Great Start Collaborative materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

Contact Great Start Shiawassee

Courtney Herrick
Great Start Collaborative Coordinator
Great Start Resource Hub 989-725-2581

 

 

 

Join Us!

  • 11 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 11
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 18 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 18
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 25 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Sep 25
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 2 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 2
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 9 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 9
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

  • 16 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Thu Oct 16
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Bryant Elementry School, 925 Hampton Ave, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Topics include:
      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

      Register at bit.ly/4j0XOng or by calling Jennifer Babcock

      989-725-2581 x 2150

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care*

      September 11 - October 16

      Every Thursday

      5:30 - 8:00 pm

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