Helping People Changing Lives.
Head Start Goal
"The overall goal of the Head Start Program is to increase to a greater degree the social competence of young children in low-income families."
Head Start Philosophy
"To offer family members with opportunities and support for growth and change, believing that people can identify their own strengths and interests and are capable of finding solutions."
"To foster the roles of parents as the primary educators and nurtures, of and advocates for, their children. To work in close partnerships with parents to assist them in developing and utilizing individual and family strengths in order to successfully meet personal and family objectives. To encourage parents to become involved in all aspects of the program, from participation in children's activities to direct involvement in policy and program decisions."
Child Development Programs
Helping Children, Changing Lives
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Other Services
We focus on the whole child. In addition to education we focus on all of the developmental, social, nutritional and health needs of the child and family. Roll over the following words to find out more. The info will pop up as you roll over the word:
School Readiness
School Readiness
For more National Head Start Information visit
Classroom Enrollment
Enrollment approval is based upon
all of these criteria weighted together:
Income:
Age of the Child:
{age 6 weeks to 3 years for Early Head Start}
{age 3 years to 6 years for Head Start}
Disability:
{10% of our enrollment is reserved
for children with disabilities}
Special Needs
Applications are filled out in person at our main office at 3350 10th Street Gering, NE 69341
Please bring the following documentation:
--Birth Certificate or a legal document that has the child's birth date
--Proof of income (1040, W-2, Paystubs we need a year worth of income documentation)
--Insurance card (If child has any medical insurance)
--Record of Immunizations (if child is accepted)
For additional questons please contact: 308-635-3089 and ask for Child Development Programs
Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska.
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