The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) is a network of agencies and community members who meet and network 9 times per year to ensure every child in Hillsdale County is safe, healthy, and ready to succeed in school and life.
The GSC has 3 subcommittees:
Early Care/Learning & Literacy SubcommitteeThe Early Care/Learning & Literacy Subcommittee focuses on young children's early learning experiences and the promotion of literacy beginning at birth. The priority of this subcommittee is to promote the importance of quality childcare and preschool opportunities for all Hillsdale County children and to support developmentally appropriate literacy skills through 3rd grade.
Community Resources Subcommittee
The Community Resources Subcommittee focuses on ways in which Hillsdale County can collaborate to increase awareness of available community supports. In addition, ongoing consideration is given in this group to gaps within the county for services that could promote the health and well-being of young children and their families.
Pediatric & Family Health Subcommittee
The Pediatric & Family Health Subcommittee focuses on comprehensive physical health and child development services including screening, assessment, and intervention, as well as timely and appropriate referrals for specialized services.
