Head Start
Helps kids age 3 to 5 get a jump start on the basics before attending kindergarten.
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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.
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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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"I think Head Start is wonderful! It has helped Darrian to feel more independent as well as to learn and practice social skills. His listening and following directions have really improved; discipline is much easier to enforce. Head Start has made it fun for our son. It's not too stressful and he can play with kids his own age."
- Home visit parent Karen
"Without Head Start, child care would cost me another $400 per month, something that would break my budget," says Anne, mother of Head Start four-year-old Seth. "But more importantly, it would cost me time with my son. Now we have breakfast together and we talk about what he is going to do that day. While he is at Head Start, I know he is with people who truly care about him and will act entirely in his best interest."
- Anne Killian, Head Start parent
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- 719 are children enrolled in Head Start in Jackson & Hillsdale Counties.
- The Concord, Torrant and Waldron sites are accredited by the NAEYC.
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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, copy of physical examination and immunization records.
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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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
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