Great Start Collaborative Parent Coalition
Vision
The Great Start Collaborative Parent Coalition (GSCPC) will systematically transform early childhood care and education in St. Joseph County as we become an intricate part of the decision-making process. We will engage and encourage parents, policy makers, business and community leaders to give of their time, talent, and treasure. Together we will enhance the natural ability of each child to exceed expectations.The vision Parents as leaders, advocates, and advisors
The Great Start system is founded on some strong Core Beliefs:
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All parents want their children to have a better life; to be healthy, safe, and successful.
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Parents are their childrens first and best teachers.
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A system cannot be strong and effective without the planning input of its primary consumers. Parents are the primary consumers of all early childhood programs.
Members of the Parent Coalition are men and women from all walks of life, who are committed to becoming advocates for young children here in
St. Joseph
County. We believe that far too many of our children start life with social, economic, health care, and educational disadvantages. We believe that the business of our community should be to erase these disadvantages, so that all children start school with an equal opportunity to succeed. We are committed to strengthening our skills as community leaders, so that
we can and will speak out for children who have no voice.
Meetings are held:
Great Start Collaborative Parent Coalition
Every 4th Tuesday (please see calendar)
Centreville United Methodist Church
305 Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
6:00 PM
Grandparents- Kinship Care Group of St. Joseph County
Every 3rd Thursday
Centrevill United Methodist Church
305 Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
6:30 PM
Any parent or guardian of a child under age 12 is most welcome to join us. The Parent Coalition meets once a month. We share food, friendship, and fun. We enjoy guest speakers from many areas, from personal development trainers to legislators. We add our voices to those of business leaders and human service professionals, to craft a comprehensive Great Start system of care for young children in
St. Joseph
County. Please contact us with your questions or requests.
Looks like what drives me crazy have no effect on you.
But I'm going to keep at it
Til it drives you crazy too!
Langston Hughes
