Description:

The Monroe County Great Start Collaborative is under the umbrella of the Monroe County Intermediate School District located in the Special Education Services Building at 1101 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161.

While research is unfolding that proved the importance of the early years, Monroe County has had a long commitment to early childhood initiatives, promoting inter-agency support for community-wide programs for many years. In November, 2006, Monroe County was awarded a grant from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation to develop a Great Start Collaborative that would formally address the issues of early childhood in the region.

Mission

The purpose of the Monroe County Great Start is to assure a coordinated system of community resources and supports to assist all Monroe County families in providing a great start for their children from birth through age five.

Vision

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