In 2022, the Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) awarded the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance with a planning grant to form a regional child care coalition, conduct regional research, and write an action plan to improve access to child care in Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, and St. Clair Counties. Regional leaders formed the Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, and St. Clair County Regional Child Care Coalition (GLSSC) which is co-led by the Child Care Network, St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), Lapeer County Intermediate School District (ISD), Lapeer County Community Foundation, and Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership. The GLSSC convened a coalition comprised of representatives from economic development organizations, local governments, child care providers, parents of young children, and other applicable community partners. The GLSSC also worked with Public Sector Consultants (PSC) to facilitate the coalition, collect and analyze primary and secondary data, and assist in the action planning process.