A community where every young child flourishes.
Una comunidad donde todos los niños prosperan.
What brings you here today?
How we strengthen early childhood
Kent County families, providers, and leaders each shape what young children experience. Our work connects them, invests in what works, and builds a stronger system together.
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Rx Kids is Now Available in Grand Rapids ZIP Code 49507
First Steps Kent is proud to serve as the local Community Champion for Rx Kids in Kent County. Rx Kids is a program that provides direct cash support to eligible families during pregnancy and the first months of a baby's life.
Early Childhood News
Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage
Kent County invests nearly $9 million in its youngest children
Thousands of young children and families across Kent County will have greater access to programs and services that support healthy beginnings, …
Early Literacy
Early Literacy at Forefront in Kent County and Michigan
For our youngest children, early literacy is crucial because it builds the brain's foundation for language, reading, and writing. It sets the stage …
Power of Early Care & Education
First Steps Kent Hosts Press Conference on New Bipartisan Legislation…
First Steps Kent hosted a press conference at our Grand Rapids office today where we were proud to partner in coordinating a major announcement by …
Power of Early Investments
Power of Early Intervention and Support
For more than a decade, Kent County has been committed to ensuring every child can enter kindergarten healthy, supported, and ready to learn. Through …