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  • Get READY!

    “School readiness” describes the abilities of children, their families, schools, and communities that will best promote student success in kindergarten and later grades. Each piece – children, families, schools and … [Continue Reading]

    Get READY!
  • Parent Resources

    The Great Start Collaborative of Berrien County, which is funded by and in partnership with the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, is proud to present this updated Resource Guide for families of Berrien County with … [Continue Reading]

    Parent Resources
  • About Great Start

    The purpose of the Great Start Collaborative is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to assist all Berrien County families in providing a great start for their children prenatally through third … [Continue Reading]

    About Great Start
  • Upcoming Events

    Great Start is here to give you information on upcoming events that will benefit you and your child. … [Continue Reading]

    Upcoming Events
  • Berrien Parents Care

    Berrien Parents Care gives you easy access to a group of organizations that were designed to help give your child an early advantage. The best part is … they will come to your home to offer a variety of FREE services to you … [Continue Reading]

    Berrien Parents Care

Talking is Teaching

Talking is Teaching

Talk, read, and sing with your child—even before they can use words! You’re building their brain and helping to prepare them for success in school and in life.
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Parent Resources

The Great Start Collaborative has compiled a list of resources to assist parents in finding organizations and information they may need to give their child an advantage at a very early age. Please take a moment to view what is available to you in Berrien County. Parent Resources

Free Home Visiting Services

Free Home Visiting Services

 
Free Home Visiting Services were designed to help give your child an early advantage. The best part is … they will come to your home to offer a variety of FREE services to you and your child. Berrien Parents Care

What is the Great Start Collaborative?

 
 
The Great Start Collaborative of Berrien County is a partnership of community leaders, business owners, charitable and faith-based organizations, health and human service agencies, educators, and parents. Together, these groups work to provide a network of resources that help families obtain services that will allow their children to succeed in every facet of their lives.
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GSConnect

greatstarttoquality.org is the best tool for families in Michigan looking for child care or preschool. Every licensed and registered program and provider, including Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs, is listed in an easy-to-use search engine.

@Bright by Text is a free tool for parents and caregivers of children under 8  to make your jobs just a little easier. Sign up by clicking the picture above to receive free tips sent straight to your phone!

BCParentNET

berriencountyParentNET.org helps connect parents to the resources in Berrien County that are available to families — whether it be healthcare, schools, fun activities or parenting support.

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DPIL

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library brings books to children's homes. From birth until they turn five years old, children enrolled in the program will receive a new, age-appropriate book mailed to their home each month.

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Great Start Collaborative

Great Start Collaborative of Berrien County
711 St. Joseph Avenue
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
PH: 269-471-7725

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Purpose of Great Start Parent Coalition

The purpose of the local Great Start Parent Coalitions (GSPC) is as follows:

  1. Provide a “customer” perspective for the Great Start Collaborative.
  2. Educate community members about the importance of early childhood.
  3. Support the Great Start Collaborative’s work toward achieving Michigan’s early childhood outcomes.
  4. Provide information, education and resources to parents raising young children.

Great Start Goals

  1. Children born healthy.
  2. Children healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade.
  3. Children developmentally ready to succeed in school at the time of school entry.
  4. Children prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
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