Our mission is to ensure that every child has a great start in life and equitable opportunity to achieve their highest potential.
Join the Great Start Family Coalition
Serving adults of young children in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Kalkaska counties.
Connect with other families and children from prenatal to age 12 at our friendly and engaging gatherings. We come together for family friendly events, share parenting strategies, and provide a connection to valuable community resources. Our goal is to foster friendships and share our stories to strengthen the early childhood system in the Traverse Bay region. And above all, we ensure everyone has a great time!
We hold regular meetings and events to facilitate our work and foster collaboration among members within the 5 county region. Please find below the schedule for our upcoming meetings. All meetings are from 12-1:30 PM and include lunch:
- September 24, 2024
- November 12, 2024
- January 28, 2025
- March 18, 2025 at Networks Northwest Conference Center
- May 20, 2025 at Networks Northwest Conference Center
- September 23, 2025
Meetings usually take place within Northwest Education Services, unless otherwise noted. The address is 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI
