Head Start/Early Head Start
Strengthening children, families, and communities through quality education, comprehensive health and family services, and by fostering community partnerships
What is Head Start/Early Head Start?
What services does Head Start offer?
How do I enroll my child into the Head Start Program?
Program Services
There are many goals and services provided through Head Start/Early Head Start. Below is a listing of some of the services provided to children, parents and families of Head Start/Early Head Start..
Education
- Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
- Indoor/Outdoor Play
- School Readiness/Kindergarten Transition
- Transition to Public School or other early care education activities
- Individual Education Plans
- Positive Discipline Skills
- Family Literacy
Nutrition
- Nutritious meals and/or snacks
- Food Experiences
- Ethnic Meals
Health and Developmental Family Services
- Speech and Hearing Assessments
- English as a Second Language
- Emergency and Crisis Assistance
- Physical Exams
- Dental Exams/Assessments
- Vision Screenings
- Mental Health Screenings
- Developmental Screenings
- Health Follow-ups (if necessary
- Health Services Advisory Committee
Parent Involvement
- GED
- Adult Basic Education
- English as a Second Language
- Volunteer Training and Coordination
- Family Goal Setting
- Staff/Parent Conferences
- Policy Council
- Family Night/Group Socialization
- Input on Cultural Menu Items
Community
- Local Education Agreement
- Community Partnerships
- Links to Community Resources
- Comprehensive Community Assessments
- Interagency Agreements/Memorandums of Understanding
- Multicultural Services
