Head Start

FORMS

Fayette County Early Head Start is a home-based program that serves pregnant women, infants, and toddlers. Home visitors work with families on a weekly basis providing information on stages of child development, breast feeding, and potty training. Twice monthly, the home visitor and the families will meet together at the center for group socialization. A registered nurse will provide well-baby checks and developmental screenings.

Fayette County Head Start is a free preschool program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Head Start offers morning and afternoon sessions. Head Start provides breakfast, lunch, and a snack. Children receive developmental, speech, vision, and hearing screenings onsite. We serve all eligible children, including children with disabilities. We provide transportation to both site locations.

Early Head Start Application

Head Start Application

Annual Report 2010

History

Head Start began as a Summer Program in 1965. It's main focus was on the social development of children. In 1970 parents began having rights and responsibilities associated with their children being enrolled in Head Start. In 1990 Head Start serves 60,000 children.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life by providing a comprehensive and dynamic program for children and families, to empower and encourage movement towards self-sufficiency and independence, and to incorporate Head Start Core Values in all of our lives and in the lives of those we touch. We value children, families, and our professional staff.

We foster creativity and innovation to make a difference in the lives of children and families we serve, as together we learn and grow each day.

Head Start Family Income Guidelines 2009

2009 Poverty Guidelines

1............................................................ $10,400
2............................................................ 14,000
3............................................................ 17,600
4............................................................ 21,200
5............................................................ 24,800
6............................................................ 28,400
7............................................................ 32,000
8............................................................ 35,600
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For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,600 for each
additional person.

Contact Information

WCH
1400 U.S. Hwy 22
Phone: 740.335.7138
Fax: 740.335.0051

JEFFERSONVILLE
41 Colonial Drive
Phone: 740.426.0051
Fax: 740.335.0051

The Community Action Commission of Fayette County
1400 US Hwy 22 NW
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Phone: 740.335.7282 Fax: 740.335.6802
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