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 WHAT IS
EARLY HEAD START?
The Early Head Start program serves low-income pregnant women, and families with children, from birth to age three, in a home-based setting. This highly supportive, no-cost program provides continuous and comprehensive child development services. Early Head Start Home Visits and Group Socialization work to strengthen the relationships between infants, toddlers and their parents. These visits are designed to support the parents as the primary caregivers of the child, and to facilitate optimal growth during this period of rapid social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Parents are encouraged and supported to later recreate and build upon the activities that are introduced during the home visits. The earlier your child begins the program, the earlier they will truly have a head start in their life-long learning.
QUALITY
CHILD CARE
High-quality preschool programs are the
key for children to develop
better emotional, intellectual and social skills that benefit them
throughout their school years and for the rest of their lives.
We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of
children, and we believe that early support systems and education are
fundamental to lifelong success.
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HEAD
START
 HEAD
START/STATE PRESCHOOL WAITING LIST APPLICATION
1. Every applicant must attach copies of
the following to expedite
processing:
A)
Child’s birth certificate
B) Proof of family gross annual income: 2004 Income Tax
Return, last 12 months’ income documentation, or current
Notice of Action for CalWORKS Cash Aid or Child Care
C) Child’s current immunization record
2. Take or mail application with attached copies to the nearest Head
Start Center or office shown below:
Child Development Resources of Ventura County, 221 Ventura Blvd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
ADDITIONAL
PROGRAMS
The entire range of Head Start services
is designed to be responsive
and appropriate to each child's and family's heritage and experience.
Mental health and other services are available for children and
families with special needs or disabilities. The entire Head Start team
is committed to offering your child love, acceptance, understanding,
and the opportunity to learn and experience success.
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WHAT
IS HEAD START?
Head Start is a no-cost comprehensive
family-focused program that provides quality education and support for
children (ages three to five) and their families whose family income
falls within the federal poverty guidelines. The program is designed to
foster healthy development and promote school readiness by enhancing
social and cognitive development.
Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational
activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, healthy
meals and snacks, and are able to enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in
a safe environment.
WHO QUALIFIES?
Children up through the age of five
whose family income is within the federal guidelines are eligible for
the program.
IS HEAD START GOOD FOR MY CHILD?
These support services enhance the total growth and well-being of the child and increase his/her ability to participate.
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