2. Brain Architecture Emotional Interactions

3. Brain Architecture Learning Interactions

4. Toxic Stress

5. Great Start Collaborative Parents & Grandparents of Young Children North Central MI College Probate and Family Court Friendship Center of Emmet County Department of Human Services NWMichigan Human Services 4C Council Char/Em Intermediate School District HSCB of Charlevoix and Emmet County Local Businesses and Community Leaders Ministerial Association Special Education N.Michigan Mental Health Health Department Women’s Resource Center Petoskey/Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Northern Michigan Hospital Child Abuse Council MSU Outreach Early ON

6. Vision Our vision is that every young child living in Charlevoix, Emmet and N.Antrim Counties has a Great Start growing and developing in communities that promote safe and healthy learning environments for children and families.

7. Mission The Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, and N.Antrim Counties will promote and develop a comprehensive system of support, education and wellness for children ages 0-5 and their families. Inclusive in the system are the unique concerns of our communities, specific data, and outcomes that will drive activities and resources of the collaborative effort. The results of these efforts are strength in human and economic assets for our community now and in the future.

8. You Can Help!! Volunteer on the Collaborative as a Parent or Grandparent of a child 0-12 Help raise awareness in the Community/Host a Presentation Serve on the Community Business Forum Attend the Bill Millet Economic Presentation on September 22 nd Assist in Community Data Focus Groups and Problem Solving Teams