Head Start for is a nonprofit that partners with parents to help meet their children’s basic needs so they have the freedom to learn, interact with peers, and grow intellectually. At no cost to the families, their early childhood programs support the well-being and development of children from birth to age five by focusing on education, nutrition, medical and dental care, parent involvement, and social services.

To qualify, children and families must meet one of the following conditions:

• Family income must be at or below the federal poverty guideline

• The family is experiencing homelessness

• The child is in foster care

• The child has a diagnosed disability

Home Visiting: Home Visitors meet with families for 90 minutes each week. Together, they discuss family strengths, develop strategies to achieve goals, and find community resources to meet their needs. They also offer Group Socialization Meetings for families and children to spend time together, build relationships, and learn about child development and parenting issues.

Infant/Toddler Rooms: Head Start’s infant/toddler classrooms provide a safe, nurturing environment in a mixed-age group setting. Teachers use their knowledge of childhood development to partner with parents in providing meaningful routines and learning experiences for each child. Head Start also provides formula, baby food, diapers, and wipes.

Preschool: Since children learn through experience, Head Start provides consistent daily routines to ensure children stay engaged in meaningful work and play. In addition to language, math, science, social studies, movement, and art skills, their preschool curriculum helps students develop skills in cooperation, problem solving, and personal responsibility.

On average, the cost to sponsor a classroom is $480.

On average, the cost to sponsor an entire school is $2880.

On average, the cost of sponsoring a student is $30.

Our preselected gifts ensure Head Start students receive equal gifts that include an age-appropriate toy, game, book, and hat and glove set. No child will go without or receive a lesser gift.