Confidence Before Certification
Great Kids Great Start
Helping New Home Visitors Start Strong
Great Kids Great Start is a ready-to-use starter curriculum that bridges the gap between hiring and GGK Tier I certification, giving new staff the tools they need to begin supporting families immediately. It helps programs confidently onboard new home visitors, making it more than an onboarding tool. It’s a workforce development resource designed to strengthen skills, reduce turnover, and lay the groundwork for long-term professional growth across home visiting and early childhood systems.
Each module is:
- Simple, flexible and research-informed
- Designed for any family from prenatal through age 5
- Created to be used by new staff immediately
- Built to create a strong foundation before beginning full Growing Great Kids certification
Why Great Kids Great Start is a Game Changer
It changes how programs manage growth and staff transitions. Instead of slowing services during onboarding, programs keep support steady, reduce disruption for families, and ease the load on teams.
By giving new staff a shared starting point, Great Kids Great Start helps programs stay aligned and build a more stable workforce over time.
Builds confidence before certification
Deepens family engagement from the first visit
Reduces family drop-off during staff changes
Shortens onboarding time and lowers stress
“The Growing Great Kids curriculum means that I have the opportunity to share lots of valuable information with families that I serve.”
– Traycee Miller of Healthy Families Georgia
“Growing Great Kids is one of our favorite parts of this job we get to do.”
– Candice Ware of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado
“We came across Great Kids, and it didn’t take us very long at all to read and understand that the curriculum aligns perfectly with everything that we need here for our early home-based programs.”
– Jennifer Gutierrez of Stanislaus County Office of Education
See What’s Inside
Great Kids Great Start includes seven strengths-based, trauma-informed modules that equip staff to confidently engage with families before certification or during transitions. Each 45–60 minute module features a conversation guide and parent-child activity — tailored for families with children from prenatal to age five.
How It Works
Easy, flexible access. Your purchase includes a one-year digital license, which can be transferred once per year at no additional cost.
Order Great Kids Great Start
Purchase Great Kids Great Start and get immediate access to the curriculum or schedule a consultation to learn more.
Use With Families Right Away
Staff start using the materials & familiarizing themselves with GGK.
Get Certified
Once ready, staff attend the GGK Tier 1 Certification training – both starting and finishing with more confidence.
Connect With Great Kids
Phone:
1-800-906-5581
Email:
info@greatkidsinc.net
