Head Start and Early Head Start
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides a high quality early childhood education program and family services in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties.
About Head Start and Early Head Start Programs:
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs provided at no cost to families with young children and are designed to promote school readiness. School readiness is defined as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and in life beyond school. Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide services in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children from birth to age 3. Head Start serves children age 3 to 5.
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) Head Start and Early Head Start programs provides a high quality early childhood education program and family services in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties.
About Head Start and Early Head Start Programs:
Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs provided at no cost to families with young children and are designed to promote school readiness. School readiness is defined as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and in life beyond school. Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide services in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
Early Head Start serves pregnant women and children from birth to age 3. Head Start serves children age 3 to 5.
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
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Homebase
Services are provided through weekly home visits to each enrolled child and family. The home visitor provides child-focused visits that promote the parents' ability to support their child's development. These weekly visits last about an hour and a half each. The program offers opportunities for parents and children to come together as a group for learning, discussion, and social activity. |
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Center Classroom
Education and child development services are delivered primarily in classroom settings, which are located in Harrisburg (serving Saline and Gallatin), McLeansboro (serving White and Hamilton), and Albion (serving Wabash and Edwards). Transportation is provided for center participation. Teachers meet with families every few months to review child outcomes for school readiness and to provide family support and link families to needed community services. |
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Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Head Start and Early Head Start program!
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PARTICIPATE BY: · Volunteering in the classroom · Attending field trips and family events · Attending parent meetings · Serving on the Policy Council (Parent input for the program) · And many more ways! |
BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:
· No charge for provided services
· Transportation provided to and from field trips
· Monthly fun events for the family
· Free child health, developmental, educational, and mental health screenings
· Disability referrals
· Support provided during IEP / IFSP meetings
· Referrals to community resources (child and family)
· Parenting education, tips, and techniques for child behavior management
· Quality early childhood education provided by teachers with degrees
· Lesson plans are based on age and developmental level of child
· Transitional activities in preparation for entering Kindergarten
· Full day center option available in Harrisburg, McLeansboro and Albion
· Centers welcome parents any time
· Hot nutritious family style meals at the center
· No charge for provided services
· Transportation provided to and from field trips
· Monthly fun events for the family
· Free child health, developmental, educational, and mental health screenings
· Disability referrals
· Support provided during IEP / IFSP meetings
· Referrals to community resources (child and family)
· Parenting education, tips, and techniques for child behavior management
· Quality early childhood education provided by teachers with degrees
· Lesson plans are based on age and developmental level of child
· Transitional activities in preparation for entering Kindergarten
· Full day center option available in Harrisburg, McLeansboro and Albion
· Centers welcome parents any time
· Hot nutritious family style meals at the center
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Head Start and Early Head Start programs prepare young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school!
