Great Start Family Coalition of Kent County

01/27/2026

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Across the state, Michigan early childhood groups work to connect families to resources. But the state has cut off funds leaving many in limbo.

01/22/2026

We had our 6th and Final One County One Book Launch yesterday and WOOD TV8 did an amazing job capturing it!

The Great Start Collaborative of Kent County, which coordinates early child care across the county and helps kids get ready to succeed in school, says it will shut down at the end of the month afte…

01/20/2026

GSC Funding Statement

01/20/2026

One County One Book Finale! Great Interview by our director Paula Brown! Fox 17 Morning Mix

With the elimination of 32p funding from the Michigan State Budget, 2026 will mark the final year for the program.

01/19/2026

12/11/2025

Teaching Tip Thursday

12/10/2025

Reading Wednesday

12/08/2025

Maker Monday

Make your own snow! But we know the real stuff will be here soon!

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12/05/2025

Fatherhood Friday!
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