Start With Confidence Before Certification
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.
Digital Use
Starter Curriculum
For Home Visitors
Helping New Home Visitors Start Strong
Great Kids Great Start helps programs confidently onboard new home visitors—bridging the gap between hiring and certification so every new staff member feels ready from day one. That’s why Great Kids Great Start is 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.
By investing in this foundation, programs build a more skilled, stable, and mission-aligned workforce—ready to create lasting family impact from the very first visit.
Each module is simple, flexible, and designed for any family — from prenatal through age five. No waiting or scrambling, just research-informed materials that make early visits meaningful and effective. Build a strong foundation before beginning full Growing Great Kids certification.
Help your team make an impact from day one.
Why Great Kids Great Start is a Gamer Changer
Confidence from the start
New staff learn the structure, language, and flow of Great Kids’ approach before certification.
Stronger family engagement
Staff enter visits prepared to build trust and relationships.
Fewer families lost during transitions
GKGS keeps families connected and engaged, even through change.
More impactful training
Staff who use GKGS often gain more from Tier I certification because they already understand the basics.
Faster onboarding and reduced stress
Staff can begin using the curriculum immediately, easing the learning curve and allowing programs to maintain continuity and capacity.
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.
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.
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.