Our Subcommittees:

Literacy  
The Literacy Subcommittee focuses on the promotion of literacy beginning prenatally through 3rd grade.  This group is responsible for community events focused on literacy like the Annual Story Walk & Literacy Pop-Ups!
Chair: ​

• Stephanie Hines, HCISD

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Community Resources
The Community Resources Subcommittee focuses on ways in which Hillsdale County can collaborate to increase awareness of available community supports.  In addition, ongoing consideration is given in this group to gaps within the county for services that could promote the health and well-being of young children and their families.
Chair:

• Andrea Bricker, LifeWays​​

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Prenatal & Pediatric Health
The Pediatric Health Subcommittee focuses on comprehensive physical health and child development services including screening, assessment, and intervention, as well as timely and appropriate referral for specialized services.
Chair:

• Janell Morse, Calming Breath Doula Services

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Preschool Leadership & Advocacy 
The School Readiness Advisory committee focuses on the importance of preschool opportunities for all Hillsdale County children.  This group focuses on discussions about countywide recruitment and enrollment as well as on data that drive programmatic changes.  
Chairs:

• Mindy Wilson, HCISD
• Linda Wise, HCISD

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Child Care 
The Child Care Subcommittee focuses on promoting the importance of quality child care opportunities for all Hillsdale County children.  Identifying child care gaps and educating the community on child care needs of the county is an additional priority for this subcommittee.  
Chair:

• ​Kristy Wood, Child Care Network