Education & Child Development
School Readiness
We prepare children for success in school and life beyond through comprehensive early childhood education focused on:
- Social and emotional development
- Language and literacy
- Cognition and general knowledge
- Physical development and health
- Approaches to learning
Family Engagement
Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. We support families in their role through:
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Home visits
- Family goal-setting
- Leadership opportunities
- Volunteer activities
Health Services
- Health screenings
- Nutrition services
- Mental health support
- Dental care
- Immunization tracking
Qualifications
Income Guidelines
Families must meet federal income guidelines to qualify for Head Start services.
- Below federal poverty level
- Receiving public assistance
- Foster children automatically eligible
- Homeless children automatically eligible
Selection Criteria
Children are selected based on:
- Age eligibility (3-5 years)
- Family income
- Special needs
- Risk factors