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Head Start |
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About |
Program Highlights |
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Helps kids age 3 to 5 get a jump start on the basics before attending kindergarten.
This program is available in JACKSON and HILLSDALE counties. Children who complete Head Start are prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, confident in their own abilities and ready to succeed. We offer two programs to best suit their needs:
Center Based: held four half days a week, three and a half hours per day.
Full Day: held five days a week, for a minimum of 8 hours per day. |
We believe that parents are the primary educators of their children. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom, to serve on the Policy Council as part of our planning and decision making body, and to become an active, effective community participant. Parent meetings are held on such topics as:
- Child Development
- Health and Nutrition
- Self Esteem
- Literacy
- And much much more! |
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Success Stories |
Q & A |
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"The teachers are so loving to the children. They just do an excellent job overall." Sarah, Parent
"My child loves school! He plays with his "treasure box" toy all the time. He always gets so excitied to share his day with me." Jackson Center Based Parent |
Q: How do I apply for Head Start?
A: Call or come into any of the CAA offices and ask to sign up for Head Start. You will need: proof of income & birth certificate to begin your application.
Q: How old do children have to be to enroll?
A: Children must be 3 years old by December 1.
Q: Are all families low income?
A: No. Head Start services 10% of children over the income guidelines.
Q: Does Head Start provide transportation?
A: Yes, we have limited transportation.
Q: Does Head Start provide meals?
A: Yes: morning session have breakfast and lunch, afternoon session have lunch and a snack, full day sessions have breakfast, lunch and a snack. |
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Fast Facts |
Contact |
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699 are children enrolled in Head Start in Jackson & Hillsdale Counties.
The Concord, Torrant, Lincoln, East Jackson, Ashton Ridge, Reading, Pittsford, Hillsdale, McHugh and Waldron sites are accredited by the NAEYC. |
For more information email
mdeluca@caajlh.org
or contact
the Jackson or Hillsdale Community Action Agency office.
Jackson - 517-784-4800 or 800-491-0004
Hillsdale - 517-437-3346 or 800-750-9300 |