All About Head Start

What We Do

Head Start programs promote school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families by supporting the development of th whole child. Areas of development include:

Early Learning:

Children's readiness for school and beyond is fostered through individualized learning experiences. Through relationships with adults, play, and planned and spontaneous instruction, children grow in many aspects of development. Children progress in social skills and emotional well-being, along with language and literacy learning, and concept development.

Health:

Each child's perceptual, motor, and physical development is supported to permit them to fully explore and function in their environment. All children receive health and development screenings, nutritious meals, oral health and mental health support. Programs connect families with medical, dental, and mental health services to ensure that children are receiving the services they need.

Family Well-Being:

Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security. Programs support and strengthen parent-child relationships and engage families around children's learning and development.

Who Is Eligible?

Families with children from ages birth to five
Must meet federal low-income guidelines
10% of enrollment may be children over the federal low-income guidelines
No child shall be discriminated against because of race, sex, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, color, handicap or disability.