What is the Great Start Collaborative?
The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) brings together community leaders, business owners, health and human service agencies, charitable and faith-based organizations, educators, and parents to build and sustain a comprehensive early childhood system. This county-wide network of support and services is dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and their families.
Our Collaborative Efforts:
Engaging community partners in planning and coordinating services
Addressing the factors that impact a child's readiness for school and life
Raising community awareness about early childhood issues
Advocating for high-quality early childhood programs and services
These are the shared outcomes we strive to achieve in our Huron County communities as prescribed by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)’s Office of Early Childhood Education:
Outcome 1: Children are born healthy
Outcome 2: Children are healthy, thriving, & developmentally on track from birth to third grade
Outcome 3: Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at the time of school entry
Outcome 4: Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade & beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade
2024-2026 Strategic Plan
Through workshops, discussions, and collaboration, we have harnessed the collective wisdom of our diverse membership to create a roadmap that reflects the unique strengths and challenges of our community.
Join us in making a positive impact on early childhood in our community!
Like our page on Facebook
Share our information / attend events and outreach
Attend meetings
Our meeting schedule is below this section. For more information about joining or attending, contact our Great Start Collaborative Co-Coordinators:
Erinn Mausolf
emausolf@huronisd.org
(989) 269-3485
Sarah Barker Ladd
sladd@huronisd.org
(989) 269-3449
– We look forward to welcoming you!
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Meetings are held in the Professional Development room in the Administration Building at the Huron ISD.
Huron County Great Start Provider Video
Learn about services available for families in Huron County!
Meet Our Partners
We are excited to introduce you to our valued partners, whose support and collaboration are essential to our success. Each partner brings unique expertise and resources that enhance our offerings and help us achieve our goals.
To learn more about each partner and explore their contributions, simply click on their logo below. We invite you to discover how their services and insights can benefit you and contribute to our shared mission. Thank you for taking the time to connect with our partners, and we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
