Section 32p Grants combines funds formerly appropriated for Great Start Collaboratives (GSCs) in Section 32b and for Great Parents, Great Start in Section 32j. The funding distribution is based on an "equitable" formula, as approved by the State Board of Education. Flexibility in services is allowed to meet the goals identified in each GSC's strategic plan.
Section 32p(4) Home Visitation Grants provide $3.5 million for grants to intermediate school districts as fiduciaries of their Great Start Collaborative (GSC) or consortia of GSCs to implement home visitation services based upon a locally coordinated, family-centered, evidence-based, data-driven home visiting strategic plan.
The Section 32p(6) Literacy Grants are allocated to the Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) as fiduciaries of their Great Start Collaborative (GSC) or consortia of GSCs.
Sophia Lafayette-Lause, Ed.D., Director
Division of Early Learning and Family Supports
Janice Davis, Family Services Consultant
davisj97@michigan.gov
Brandi Fisher, Family Services Consultant
fisherb4@michigan.gov
