The earlier you recognize a developmental delay in your child the more you can do to help them reach their full potential. Learn the signs. Act early. www.cdc.gov Learn to monitor your child while they play, learn, speak, and act.

In-Kind/ Donations/ Volunteer

Teachers will talk about In-kind during parent meetings and home visits. In-kind can be specified to match your child's educational goals.
In-kind is how we as parents pay back the Federal Government for the schooling of our child. Ask teachers and staff when you are not sure if an activity counts as In-kind.
Suggestions for In-kind

Policy Council

Parents are the strongest voice for their children. When parents volunteer for Policy Council they become a part of the governing process in the Head Start program.

Head Start is a unique program that allows parents the right to make a difference with their child's schooling. Parents learn leadership skills that creates confidence in all areas of their lives.

Parents are allowed to be on the Policy Council for a total of three years. If you would like to know more about Policy Council .

Head Start Success Stories

Making a difference one family at a time

John & Ginger West
Parent of the Year & Beating the Odds Award 08

Mindey Wheeler-Crawford How to Beat the Odds 07

Heidi Rojas
Mom of five finds second chance in Head Start

Todd Noorda
Volunteer of the Year 2008

Juarez Sanchez Family
Father of the Year 2007

Fatherhood Initiative

Head Start Father with child All fathers can be important contributors to the well being of their children. The important role of fathers in families is strengthen and supported through the Fatherhood Initiative.

The Department of Health and Human Services promotes responsible fatherhood by supplying information on parenting, offering classes and resources, and making research available.

Children who have responsible father figures in their lives are more confident with peers and adults. They are less likely to run a way or be involved in drugs. If you know of a child who needs a responsible male role model/mentor you can be that support for them. There is support for all children when we care.

Games and Ideas

Head Start girl Preschool lessons and themes for parents and teachers to find fun and creative ways to stimulate your child's critical thinking skills.