Name of Specific Service Offered:  Head Start child and family development for children ages 3-5 years old.

Dates the service is available:  All year.

Income Guidelines to get this service:  This service is available to families at 130% or below the Federal Poverty Level, and children with diagnosed disabilities.  Please refer to the income chart.

What the service gives you:  Head Start focuses on parenting and family strategies to achieve school success. Head Start provides complete family development service, including:  Center-based instruction, with full our part-time options; certified and accredited teachers, accredited curriculum, health, dental and mental health screenings, nutritional meals, and family stability learning opportunities – such as Family fun nights, socialization activities and parenting classes events.  The service is available at no charge to families who qualify; we also serve children with diagnosed disabilities.
Do I need an appointment to apply for this service? Please make an appointment with Jodi Deering at (816) 233-8281 to learn more about enrolling in Head Start.
Once I have applied, when could I expect this service to begin?
The service is completed according to space available and meeting income qualifications.

For questions, please contact:  
Jodi Deering at (816) 233-8281; or Traci Bowman, director of Head Start, at (816) 233-8281.