Education:
Provides an individualized approach toward assessing
children’s needs and designing programs to help children grow
intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally conforming with their
age and development. Both the Denver Developmental Screening Test and the
Learning Accomplishment Profile are used to help the parent understand more
about the child’s progress and to plan activities for the child.
Health:
Provides a comprehensive health program of medical, dental,
psychological and handicapped assessments and services, as well as instruction
for the child and family in preventive health practices.
Nutrition:
Provides well-planned, well-balanced meals daily in the
center-based program, allows children new food experiences, and teaches about
foods that are nutritionally sound. Nutrition counseling and nutrition
information are available to families.
Parent Involvement:
Provides experiences for parents of Head Start children,
assuring they are active participants in the classroom, parent group
activities, and program decision-making. The parents evaluate the local Head
Start Program each spring according to Federal Performance Standards.
Social Services:
Provides referrals for families of Head Start children, and
information of community resources which improve the condition and quality of
family life. Families are helped in assessing their own needs and goals and in
planning ways to meet those needs.
Disability Services:
Provides children with disabilities and their families a
full range of Head Start developmental services, including linkages with
community agencies which provide services to meet special needs.
Mental Health:
Observation by a licensed psychologist of children with
atypical behavior or suspected developmental problems is conducted several
times each year. Counseling services are provided or referrals made as
necessary.
