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  National Nutrition Month

  June 4, 2024

  Did you know that you can stay nourished on any budget? Abby Bishop, WIC Program Supervisor, shared important information with

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  One County One Book: Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match

  May 1, 2024

  The One County, One Book initiative (OCOB) of the Great Start Collaborative is in its fourth year of a county-wide

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  Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Book Club Celebration

  March 25, 2024

  What an amazing book club celebration! My heart was overwhelmed by the presence of all of the amazing kiddos and

• Storytelling Can Go Beyond The Book

  January 18, 2024

  During our January Family Coalition Meeting families learned just how. Guided by Jacque Viol, a retired youth specialist with the

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  Protect Young Eyes

  January 3, 2024

  Did you know that 42% of kids have a phone by age 10. By age 12, it’s 71% and by

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  The Last Generation To Start From Scratch – Young Money Finances

  December 6, 2023

  Dondre Brown, Executive Director Young Money Finances presented at our November coalition meeting on Finances. The meeting was packed with

• GSC Partner Job Postings

  October 9, 2023

  2023.10.06 GSC Member job postings.pdf – Google Drive Please see the compiled list of careers available at GSC partner organizations.

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  Great Start Collaborative Partner Spotlight: MSU Extension

  June 7, 2023

  Describe your agency.   Cooperative Extension Systems are part of Land Grant Universities nationwide. In Michigan, Michigan State University Extension

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  Great Start Collaborative Partner Spotlight: First Steps Kent

  April 27, 2023

  Describe your agency. First Steps Kent is an early childhood non-profit, serving expectant parents and children from birth through five

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  2 Million Diapers Donated! Celebrate With Us!

  April 27, 2023