First Steps

First Steps is a non-profit organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a staff of 44 employees. The organization focuses on improving early childhood outcomes in Kent County. First Steps works to ensure high-quality, coordinated early childhood services in Kent County. They achieve this by convening leaders from education, healthcare, and social services to enhance communication and collaboration. The organization identifies key components for a coordinated system and develops strategies to make necessary services accessible to all children. First Steps plays a vital role in building public and political support for early childhood initiatives, advocating for sustained investment in the system. For more information about First Steps and their work, please visit their website at firststepskent.org.