About Us

Who We Are
The Barry County Great Start Collaborative is a partnership of community agencies and early childhood providers who get together to establish and maintain a network of supports and services for you children and families.  The Collaborative:

  • Engage community partners in the planning and coordinationof services
  • Address the factors that influence a child's readiness for school and life
  • Promote community awareness of early childhood issues
  • Advocate for quality early childhood programs and services

Mission
The purpose of the Great Start Collaborative is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to help all Barry County families provide a great start for their children from the prenatal period through kindergarten entry.
 

Vision
A Great Start for every child in Barry County: safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and in life.

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