Great Start Family Coalition (GSFC) invites you to our October coalition meeting! This month, the Michigan Alliance for Families will share valuable information on Special Education Services and how they can support your family.

Join the Great Start Family Coalition (GSFC)  on Thursday, February 15th at  1 PM for an informative and engaging meeting hosted by Double Up Food Bucks on Zoom; you will automatically receive the Zoom link after registering.  Use the button below to register today!

Don’t miss this powerful, enlightening, and fun training that prior participants rave about!

Learn relevant research on brain development and the power of talking, reading, and singing to young children and how to weave it into your work of supporting and esteeming families. Learn how to access Talking is Teaching materials. You can make a lifelong difference for families and children.

Where:  Wayne County Community College District
                801 West Fort Street, Detroit, Detroit, Michigan - 48226 (The training will be held on the lower level in the Entrepreneurship Resource Room)

When:  Thursday February 1st at 6:00 pm. 

Questions: Carmen@greatstartwayne.org

This training is full and we have a waiting list. Watch our events page for upcoming trainings. Thank you!

When: January 18th, 1-2 pm

Where: Zoom (Link will be sent to you after you register)

The Great Start Family Coalition invites you to a FAMILY RESOURCE HUB on December 13th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Join us for dinner, a resource-sharing presentation, community engagement, and more.

The first 50 Families who register will receive a $10.00 gas card. *

This event is free and specifically designed for families with children 0-8!

Register today by clicking the button below!

Join the Great Start Family Coalition for our monthly meeting on Thursday, October 19th at 1:00 p.m. on Zoom.  This month, the National Kidney Foundation will host "Cooking Matters" We will be diving into the discussion of healthy eating, money-saving tips, etc. 

Don’t hesitate, register today by clicking on the button below!

Join the Great Start Collaborative Detroit/Wayne County and Congress of Communities on October 6, 2023, at Honey Bee Market. Bring your children to this fun reading event. This event includes Storytime, Free Books, Giveaways and more!

There is no cost and there is no registration required.

Come on down and join the fun at 2443 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48216 from 5 to 6 pm!

Join the Great Start Collaborative Detroit/Wayne County on September 12, 2023 at Peaches and Greens Market. Bring your children to this fun reading event. This event includes Storytime, Smoothie Samples, Free Books, Giveaways and more! There is no cost and there is no registration required. Come on down and join the fun at 8838 3rd. Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm!

This training aims to enhance understanding of the crucial role of early interaction with young children, starting from birth. Emphasizing key messaging, fostering skill development, and recognizing adults for their existing knowledge and efforts are essential components of the Detroit/Wayne County Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing Community Campaign.

Where:  Wayne County Community College District, 801 West Fort Street, Detroit, Detroit, Michigan - 48226 *The training will be held on the lower level in the Entrepreneurship  Resource Center.         

When:  Monday, August 31st. Doors open at 6:00 pm. 

Questions: Carmen@greatstartwayne.org

The Great Start Parent Coalition (GSPC) invites you to our monthly meeting. 

This month we will be discussing how to Navigate the Great Start to Quality website to find quality childcare centers and so much more. Please join us on August 17th via Zoom. Use the button below to register! See you soon!

Come and join us for an exciting "Storytime at the Market" event on Thursday, August 10th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. We'll be gathering at OLD REDFOOD FOODS for a delightful storytelling session. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of stories and experience how learning can happen everywhere, even at the market!

Join the Great Start Parent Coalition for our monthly meeting on Thursday, July 20th at 1:00pm on Zoom.

During this meeting, we will be diving into the topic of home-visiting family support. This service provides professionals, such as social workers, nurses, or early childhood educators, who offer support to families in their own homes or at a location where they feel most comfortable. It's a valuable resource for families in need of additional assistance in caring for their children.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about home-visiting family support and how it can benefit you and your family. Join us on Thursday, July 20th at 1:00pm on Zoom.

See you there!

- The Great Start Parent Coalition

We are excited to invite you to the summer Wayne County Playdate hosted by the Great Start Parent Coalition! This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet new families and enjoy a fun-filled day together.

During the playdate, we will be providing FREE BOOKS. Explore the literacy tables, and various resource tables to support you and your children. It's a great chance to discover new resources, learn, and have a great time!

To attend this event, please register by clicking on the link below. We can't wait to see you there and create lasting memories with you and your family!

We are so happy to have Peaches and Greens Market as a Talking is Teaching partner! Together we are promoting literacy in everyday spaces!

The first 50 registered families will receive our story book with goodies!

This event is Free and geared toward children ages 0-8.

Join the Parent Coalition on May 18th via a virtual Zoom meeting for fun while learning the importance of talking, reading, and singing to your children beginning at birth. Questions? Email Tiffany at tiffany@greatstartwayne.org. Click on the button below to get registered today.

Join us for our Talking is Teaching- Trusted Messenger Training happening May 4, 2023, at Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus at 6:00 pm! This training has been designed to increase knowledge about the importance of interacting with young children beginning at birth. Reinforcing messaging, skill building, and esteeming adults for what they already know and do are critical to the Detroit/Wayne County Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing Community Campaign.

Please register by clicking on the button below and let us know if you will join us! Materials and Dinner will be provided!

The Great Start Parent Coalition is partnering with Detroit PBS Kids for April’s monthly parent coalition meeting.  No registration is necessary! We can't wait to see you and your family!

Join Great Start Collaborative in partnership with Durfee Innovation Society at Literacy Fest! Literacy Fest is an annual celebration to come together around Literacy! Together we will Talk, Read, & Sing through different stations around the facility. You will have a blast exploring resources, games/crafts, engaging performances, and everyone will go home with FREE BOOKS! (Thanks to our friends at Rx Library)

Register today because space is limited! Share this event with other families you know!

You are invited to the Great Start Parent Coalition February meeting.  We will be discussing Dental Hygiene with Delta Dental.  Join us via Zoom, and you will have the opportunity to ask professionals questions about your dental needs and the needs of children.  Register today by clicking on the yellow button below! See you soon!

Join us for our Talking is Teaching- Trusted Messenger Training happening February 2nd at 6:30 pm! This training has been designed to increase knowledge about the importance of interacting with young children beginning at birth. Reinforcing messaging, skill building, esteeming adults for what they already know and do are critical to the Detroit/Wayne County Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing Community Campaign.

Please register by clicking on the button below and let us know if you will join us! Dinner and materials will be provided!

You are invited to the Great Start Parent Coalition monthly meeting.  We will be discussing financial independence with financial advisors from Thrivent Financial.  Let's start 2023 off with some financial goal-setting!!! Register today by clicking on the yellow button below.