Partner Spotlight: Literacy Center of West Michigan

What programs do you offer for young children and their families?

We offer free English classes to parents across 5 school districts in Grand Rapids. We also offer free childcare during those classes to help remove that barrier.

How do families enroll in your programs?

They can visit our website www.literacycenterwm.org or contact us at 616-459-5151

How does your organization use parent voice to inform your programs?

We take a learner centered approach in our programming, contextualizing our curriculum to meet their immediate needs in navigating their children’s school and the larger community.

What do you most appreciate about your GSC membership?

Learning from all of the amazing partners and connecting our learners to vital resources.

 

GREAT START COLLABORATIVE KENT COUNTY

Funding from the Office of Great Start within the Michigan Department of Education supports the implementation of Great Start.