Mason, Lake, & Oceana
Great Start Collaborative
Every Child Deserves a Great Start.
Mason, Lake, and Oceana County Collaborative is dedicated individuals that work together to improve early childhood systems and services in our counties. We know the brain develops more rapidly in the first five years of life than at any other time in our lives, that is why our interactions are so important. We understand how important it is for each child to be safe, healthy and ready to succeed in school and in life. We also know that sometimes it takes the support of the entire community to make that happen.
Great Start Collaborative (GSC)
Find out about our mission, vision, and resource strategies to support early childhood.
Family Coalition
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.
Is your child developmentally on track?
Our Great Start Collaborative offers a free screening tool for Mason, Lake, and Oceana County families called Ages & Stages Questionnaires.
Early Literacy
Developing language and literacy skills begins at birth through everyday loving interactions, such as sharing books, telling stories, singing songs and talking to one another. Learn how parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers play a very important role in preparing young children for future school success.