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Do you know someone who is interested in personalized guidance to start or expand their child care business?

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has launched Our Strong Start (OSS)! OSS offers a team of trained navigators who will connect child care entrepreneurs with grant opportunities and work with potential child care entrepreneurs to troubleshoot any concerns they may have about starting or expanding their child care business. If you or someone you know is interested, fill out a short form and an OSS Navigator will be in touch within 48 hours.