These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.

Jackson County Resource Guide

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2023-2024 PRESCHOOL INTEREST FORM NOW AVAILABLE

Head Start and Great Start Readiness Programs in Jackson County are currently accepting interest forms for 3 and 4 year old children for the 2023-2024 School Year. Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2023, to qualify however children who turn 4 after September 1 but by December 1, 2023 may be offered a preschool spot for the Great Start Readiness Program and 3 year old by December 1, 2023, to qualify for Head Start.

23-24 Jackson County Preschool Interest Form

Free Online Developmental Screening

Families with children between the ages of 2 months and 5 years living in Jackson County can complete a FREE Ages and Stages developmental screening.

Complete the free Ages & Stages Questionnaire on your child's development.

Complete the free Ages & Stages Questionnaire on your child's social emotional development.

If you have questions or would like more information about the Ages & Stages Questionnaire, please Contact Us

Upcoming Community group Meetings

Community Group

Every Second Thursday of the Month

9:00-10:30PM

We meet at Family Service & Children's Aid, 306 W. Michigan Ave, Jackson. Visit our calendar for future meeting information. 

If you would like to attend a Great Start Collaborative community group meeting or would like additional information, Contact Us.

GREAT START COLLABORATIVE NEWSLETTER

Sign up for the Great Start Collaborative of Jackson's monthly newsletter! This newsletter will come to your email inbox during the beginning of each month. In this newsletter you will find information on child development, social emotional resources, fun activities to do with children and much more. Also included are community events and resources that are happening around Jackson. This is a great resource to find helpful and fun information for your family!

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