Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative
Our Vision
Every child in Washtenaw County enters school ready to succeed.
Community Organizing Training
Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative hosts Community Organizing trainings that help parents and caregivers translate their family leadership skills into community change skills. Our Community Organizing workshops begin with the parent/caregiver, meeting them exactly where they are in their lives. Through storytelling, self-reflection, and group work, participants identify their needs, goals, and action plans. As parents/caregivers begin to accomplish personal and family goals, they start the second half of the Community Organizing workshops that are based on the belief that societal change happens when empowered individuals set goals and work together to accomplish them. Goals in the second half of the workshops are decided by the participants and focused on changes that create improved experiences for families.
For more information about community organizing trainings or other offerings, please contact Colleen Klus or complete this google form.
Trusted Parent Advisors are community change champions, working to empower families so their young children and school-aged children are successful in school and life. Trusted Parents reduce barriers for families by supporting their involvement in education and/or basic need programs. In addition, Trusted Parents advocate directly with programs and systems to improve services for families.
Trusted Parents host parent cafes to create safe spaces to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting. For information about how to connect with Trusted Parents for parent cafes, family engagement, or information about resources, please contact Colleen Klus or fill out this form. 
Talking is Teaching
Hey families! Did you know that when you talk, read and sing to your child even before they can use words, you’re building their brain and helping to prepare them for success in school and life? Our Washtenaw Talking is Teaching Community campaign is part of a national Talking is Teaching Campaign to spread the word about the importance of early literacy. Almost 60 percent of children in the United States start kindergarten unprepared, without critical language and reading skills. We are working with families like yours to change that and have fun at the same time!
Check out the Talking is Teaching website.
