The Great Start Collaboratives (GSC) are the early childhood systems building bodies in the state of Michigan.  The GSCs are locally driven based on the needs and data of their community, set forth in their Strategic Plans and through family voice and engagement.  20% of the GSC membership must consist of parents of young children, particularly those who are engaged in the mixed delivery system.  At the table are organizations that serve children and families prenatal to age 8 including: businesses, philanthropy, faith-based community, Health and Human Services, Community Mental health, private healthcare including mental health, juvenile and/family court, elementary education staff, preschool including Head Start and Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), child care providers, elected officials, community specific non-profits, etc.