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Description
Description
Description: Head Start 0-5 is a federally and state-funded comprehensive family and child development program for low income children prenatal through age 5 and their families.
Head Start 0-5 Director
Shelly Bishop
Office Manager
Janel Dietrich
Primary Products and Services
Primary Products and Services
Early education and family development programming for children and families prenatal through age 5 in classroom and home-based settings
Developmental, hearing/vision, and dental screenings with follow-up services for children based on individually identified needs
Head Start is also a community 4K provider in partnership with local schools
Family support through direct services, community referrals, and advocacy is based on individualized needs and interests of families related to housing, employment, education, health, and general family well-being
Primary Stakeholders
Primary Stakeholders
Low-income families with children 0-5 and pregnant women. Priority: Families with incomes at or below the federal poverty guidelines
Homeless families
Children in foster care
Children with special needs
School districts in Manitowoc County and the following school districts in Brown County: Ashwaubenon, Howard-Suamico, and De Pere
Networks
Networks
Policy Council is composed of current Head Start parents, community representatives, and a CESA 7 Board of Control representative.
Priorities
Priorities
Working in partnership with families to provide early education experiences designed to prepare the child for success in kindergarten and future school years
Center based and home based programming for children ages 3-5 emphasizing literacy, math/science, social-emotional development, health/wellness checks, and family involvement
Home based services for families of infants and toddlers with emphasis on supporting parents in helping to increase their child's developmental skills
Prenatal education and support through home based services
Opportunities for parents to learn new ideas and skills that will benefit the development of their child and family
Funding Sources
Funding Sources
Federal Head Start funding
State 4K and State Head Start Supplemental funding
Donations
more information
more information
Contact Name: Shelly Bishop| Contact Title: Head Start Director | Phone: 920-683-1960 | Email: sbishop@cesa7.org
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