Head Start is a federal program for preschool children from low-income families. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially and physically. The Head Start staff recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. Staff members welcome parent's involvement in Head Start activities and will work as partners with you to help your child progress. Form more information call (541) 548-2380 x.127.
NeighborImpact’s Head Start Program is dedicated to helping ensure that children ages 3 and 4 from low-income families are ready for school. The Head Start Program is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 school year. Head Start builds success for children through child focused, family-centered services that enhance social competence, school readiness and overall health and well-being. Children are provided a free high quality preschool education which includes individualized curriculum, nutritious meals, health and developmental screenings, and transportation. Head Start Classes are available throughout Crook and Deschutes counties. Space is limited.
• Head Start increases children's readiness to learn, while supporting parent education and involvement • Last year 271 children in Central Oregon got ready for school through Head Start
