Head Start
provides comprehensive, family-centered services for parents and children, with resources and referrals in the areas of health, nutrition and other social services

 

Head Start Currently Offers
Four Program Options for Families

1. Full day, full year classroom:

Children attend a classroom setting five days each week, year-round. Children attend a classroom setting five days each week year round. Parents may be responsible to the child care site for a co-payment for the child care portion of the week.

2. Center-based classroom:

Children generally attend a classroom four or five mornings each week from September through May.

3. Combination classroom:

Children attend a classroom three mornings or afternoons each week from September through May, and receive one home visit per month with a Head Start staff member.

4. Home-based program:

A staff member goes to the family’s home once a week from September through May to work with parents to provide learning experiences for the children. Children are also able to participate in playgroup activities.

 

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