| Governor Jennifer
Granholm emphasized the importance of investing in early childhood development in her 2003 state-of-the-state
address. The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC was formed,
in August of 2005, through a partnership
with the Michigan Department of Human Services and the intermediate
school districts. This non-profit corporation was formed to be
Michigan’s leader in the investment of early childhood programs,
services, supports, and resources.
The goal of the Great Start System
is for all Michigan children to enter kindergarten safe, healthy, and
eager to succeed in school and life. Michigan’s network of
Great Start Collaboratives is fundamental to the
administration of the Great Start System. The Great Start System is
composed of:
Community Leaders
Charitable and Faith-Based
Organizations
Health and Human Service Agencies
Educators
Parents
This group works together to
understand the needs of the early childhood clients and matches them to
community assets.
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