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What is Head Start?Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children between the ages of three and five from low-income families. Children participate in a variety of educational activities, receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Head Start helps all children succeed. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. Schuyler Head start offers:
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Our Mission:The Mission of Schuyler Head Start, Inc. is to provide quality education and health services to children and their families in an environment that enhances their strengths, embraces their diversity, and encourages their creativity. Our Philosophy:In collaboration with parents and community partners, Head Start strives to develop the whole child, addressing issues of intellect and education, physical health and nutrition, mental health and emotional growth. |
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What Can We Do For Your Child?Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, emotionally, socially, and physically. We recognize that, as parents, you are your children's first and most important teachers. We will welcome your involvement and will work as partners with you to help your child progress. Head Start staff members offer your child love, acceptance, understanding, and the opportunity to learn and to experience success. Children socialize with others, solve problems, and have other experiences which help them become self-confident. The children also improve their listening and speaking skills. They'll spend time in stimulating settings where they form good habits and enjoy playing with toys and working on tasks with classmates. Your child will leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning and ready to succeed. |
What Can We Do For Your Family?Head Start offers you a sense of belonging, other support services, and a chance to be involved in activities to help your whole family. You can take part in training classes on many subjects, such as child rearing, job training, health and nutrition, and using free resources in your own community. Some parents learn the English language; others learn to read. Head Start also offers assistance to parents interested in obtaining a high school General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or other adult education opportunities. If you have a family member with a special problem, such as drug or alcohol abuse, job loss, or other family crisis, your family can receive help through Head Start. Head Start staff members refer families needing help to medical, social welfare, or employment specialists they know in the community, and will follow up to be sure you receive assistance. You can become a Head Start Volunteer and learn more about child development. This experience may later qualify you for training which can help you find employment in the child care field. You can also have a voice in the Head Start program by serving on various committees. Parents' experiences in Head Start have raised their own self-confidence and improved their ability to make decisions. |
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Contacting Us and How to ApplyHead Start is available to income eligible families in Schuyler County. Ten percent of Head Start's enrollment is made available to families whose income exceeds the federal guidelines. Head Start serves children with disabilities. To apply, please call or visit: Schuyler Head Start, Inc.Schuyler County Human Services Complex 323 Owego St. Unit I Montour Falls, NY 14865 Phone: 607-535-6814 Fax: 607-535-6823
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