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How Does Head Start Work?

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Head Start serves children age birth to five and their families.

Head Start services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs.  Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports

Benefits / What to Expect

School Readiness

To promote school readiness by enhancing the social, cognitive, physical and emotional development of children

Parent Engagement

To engage parents in their child’s learning, as the primary nurturers 

Family Goals

To help families in making progress toward their goals

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Up to date exams

Health Requirements

Federal regulations require that Head Start preschool programs obtain documentation from health care providers indicating that enrolled children have had current physical exams and dental exams.

assessments

Developmental Screenings

Head Start conducts a child development screening during the first forty-five (45) days following enrollment.  Parents and Head Start staff work together to determine whether a referral for a more in-depth evaluation is warranted.

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