Imagine a world where every child is equipped to thrive, where every child is prepared to enter grade school without limitations. At Great Start Collaborative (GSC) of Mecosta & Osceola Counties, this dream is our vision. It is the reason we exist, the reality we seek.

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Every Great Start Collaborative in Michigan, including here in Mecosta|Osceola County, work toward the same early childhood outcomes:

• Children are born healthy.

• Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth through third grade.

• Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry.

• Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently at the end of third grade.