HEAD START
Head Start provides services in partnership with families and their children ages three to five.
All Early Head Start programs run approximately August-June.
Head Start
GOALS
- Parents are supported in their role as their children’s first and most important teacher.
- Children engage in learning activities that result in developmental growth.
- Children are ready for kindergarten.
FEATURES
- Fun, educational, age-appropriate activities and books
- Parenting and child development education
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Inclusion of children with disabilities
- Book lending library
- Family involvement opportunities
- Advocacy, resource information and referrals
- Home visits
- Vision, hearing, height, weight and developmental screenings
- Bi-lingual staff and interpreters
WHAT PARENTS SAY
ABOUT Head Start
"The Home Visitor exposed us to information and activities that we otherwise would not have shared. Her visit is a high point in our week."
"I am very happy with the Head Start program. The program is very beneficial to all preschoolers and having Taylor attend Head Start was a great decision."