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. 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) 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 for the purpose of improving access to books and other literacy materials for children from birth to age 5.
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
