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Head Start is a "free" preschool program for children whose parents meet federal income guidelines (see below.) Children ages 3 and 4 receive comprehensive preschool services in the areas of health, education, social services, and parent involvement.
Services:
- Education
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Inclusion of children with special needs
- Developmentally-appropriate curriculum
- Social skills
- School readiness - emphasis on early literacy
- Parent Involvement
- Leadership and governing responsibility - Policy Council
- Parent participation throughout the program
- Workshops and other training opportunities
- Health
- Medical/dental screenings and treatment
- Nutrition services
- Mental health services
- Health education
- Family Services
- Link families to community resources
- Partner with families in goal development
Head Start consists of two programs: Home-Base and Center-Base services (8:30 am to 1:30 pm, 5 days/week). This federally-funded program serves children and parents in Burleigh, Emmons, Kidder, Logan, and McIntosh Counties. Parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged.
For more information or to receive an application form, download the application or call 701-221-3450, or 1-888-879-5313.
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| Head Start Income Guidelines: |
| Number of people in family: |
Annual Gross Income: |
| 1 |
$10,830 |
| 2 |
$14,570 |
| 3 |
$18,310 |
| 4 |
$22,050 |
| 5 |
$25,790 |
| 6 |
$29,530 |
| 7 |
$33,270 |
| 8 |
$37,010 |
Head Start Application
Head Start BECEP Application (pdf document)
File Size: 697.27 kb
Please complete and return the attached Head Start Application. Ninety percent of the families who enroll in Head Start fall within the following income guidelines and 10% of the families are over the income guidelines. All TANF and children's families who receive Foster Care payments are eligible regardless of family income. Children with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Head Start - National Organization
Head Start (link)
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
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