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Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

School readiness program where parents are supported and children are engaged in activities that include: - Advocacy, resource information, and referrals - Bilingual staff and interpreters - Book lending library - Educational, age-appropriate activities and books - Family involvement opportunities - Home visits - Inclusion of children with disabilities - Nutritious meals and snacks - Parenting and child development education - Vision, hearing, height, weight, and developmental screenings

Involves families in educating their children and providing experiences that develop social skills, language, physical development, and concepts. Special services are offered to children with diagnosed disabilities and their families. Services include: - Educational opportunities ??- Family and community resources - Head Start classrooms or home-based services - Individualized educational curriculum - Medical, dental, and developmental screenings ???- Nutritional screening - Parent involvement

Early Head Start provides a home-based option for families, while Head Start takes place in a classroom setting. Activities planned for children are designed to prepare them for Kindergarten. Services typically include: - Weekly one hour home visits for Early Head Start. Head Start classes are held four to five days a week, three and a half hours per day. - Cognitive/Early Math: Children learn to county, describe shapes, measure, and create patterns - Different Approaches to Learning: Children learn to complete work, show creativity, and develop interest about learning - Language/Literacy: Children increase vocabulary, use full sentences in conversations, rhyme words, gain knowledge of the alphabet, use books, and learn to write their name - Physical Development: Children learn to balance and control large muscles to ride trikes, climb, and run with coordination. Children will use small muscles to write and draw. - Socialization: Child and families with infants and toddlers participate in a socialization experience facilitated by the home visitor - Transportation: Provides transportation to families who reside in the cities of Jackson, Marshall, Mountain Lake, Redwood Falls, and Tracy

Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

Provides a Head Start program offering early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals with snacks, along with support for medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes for four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Head Start is a family and child development program for preschool age children at no cost to families. Provides preschool development in two models such as home-based and child-care based. Home-Based Program (Age birth - 3 years): - Lesson plans specifically designed for the child to get them ready for Kindergarten - Opportunities to interact with other parents and children in a classroom setting - Parent meetings for sharing and planning - Special parent-planned events such as family nights, neighborhood tours, and field trips - Weekly 1.5 hour visits in the home jointly planned by parents and a trained home visitor Child-Care Based Program (Age 3 - 5 years): - Approved preschool curriculum with structured, age-appropriate activities - Full year programming - Regular meetings between parents and Head Start staff Other Services: - Learning Readiness program to address needs of at-risk children ages birth - 5 years - Open Book programs provide books to children and families in support of family literacy

Provides comprehensive services to children, pregnant women, and families of early childhood-aged children. Provides activities, interactions, and interventions that assist children to develop and grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically in nurturing, supportive environments. Services provided are in the areas of: - Disabilities - Education ?- Family Partnerships - Health - Literacy - Mental Health - Multicultural - Nutrition - Parent Involvement - Safety - Transition - Transportation

KOOTASCA Headstart/Early Head Start works in conjunction with, School Readiness, School Districts - 316, 317, 318, 319, Invest Early, to provide comprehensive early childhood programing for children 6 weeks to Kindergarten Together We Provide: High Quality Pre-School Instruction with licensed teachers, Parent Education, Support and parent involvement, Full day and part day options, Early Head Start Home Base in Koochiching County, Services to children with disabilities, wrap around care and year round programing at some locations, a focus on health and nutrition and services for Teen Mothers LOCATIONS: - Deer River 218-246-3321 or 218-246-3333 - King School 218-246-8860 ext. 421 - Itasca Resource Center,Grand Rapids 218-327-6734 Classroom 218-327-6727 or 218-327-6726 - Keewatin 218-778-6581 Classroom 218-885-1280 ext. 52102 - Marble 218-247-7306 - Northome 218-897-5240 Classroom 218-897-5273 - Taconite 218-245-2101 Classroom 218-245-2923 - ICC 218-327-4478 - Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center 218-327-5701 ext. 3128 - International Falls 218-286-5394 classroom 218-283-5227 or 218-283-5228 - Director 218-999-0810 - Health Nutrition Manager 218-999-0812 - Education Manager 218-999-0811 - Teen Parent Program Coordinator 218-327-5551 - Operations Coordinator 218-999-0814 - Special Needs Manager 218-999-0813 - For Koochiching County 218-283-9491, 218-283-5233 or 800-559-9491

Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness. Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.

Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness. Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.

- Early Head Start: Full-day, full-year, family-centered early care and education program for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers ages birth to 3 years and their families. Offers multiple options, including Home Based, Part Day Center Based, and Full Day Center Based. - Head Start: Child and family development program that focuses on comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to 5 year,s and their families. Approach to service includes: - Education - Health - Mental health - Nutrition - Parent engagement - Social services

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides: - Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher - Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English - Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events - Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides: - Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher - Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English - Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events - Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children. - Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school. - Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination - Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.

Head Start program serves preschool-age children ages 3 - 5. Offers children and families developmental support and education in multiple domains of learning, health, dental health, education, and nutrition support. Services provided: - Classroom center-based setting. Programs are half or full day, depending on location and availability. - Early learning and development - Family partnership and well-being

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides: - Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher - Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English - Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events - Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

A state and federally funded program for expectant mothers and children ages birth - 5 years old. The program offers comprehensive services to enrolled children and families, giving priority to limited-income families and children with special needs. Head Start programs offer a nurturing environment that supports the healthy growth and development of each child in the context of family, culture, and community.

Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children. - Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school. - Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination - Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.

Provides comprehensive services to children, pregnant women, and families of early childhood-aged children. Provides activities, interactions, and interventions that assist children to develop and grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically in nurturing, supportive environments. Services provided are in the areas of: - Disabilities - Education ?- Family Partnerships - Health - Literacy - Mental Health - Multicultural - Nutrition - Parent Involvement - Safety - Transition - Transportation

Head Start is a family and child development program for preschool age children at no cost to families. Provides preschool development in two models such as home-based and child-care based. Home-Based Program (Age birth - 3 years): - Lesson plans specifically designed for the child to get them ready for Kindergarten - Opportunities to interact with other parents and children in a classroom setting - Parent meetings for sharing and planning - Special parent-planned events such as family nights, neighborhood tours, and field trips - Weekly 1.5 hour visits in the home jointly planned by parents and a trained home visitor Child-Care Based Program (Age 3 - 5 years): - Approved preschool curriculum with structured, age-appropriate activities - Full year programming - Regular meetings between parents and Head Start staff Other Services: - Learning Readiness program to address needs of at-risk children ages birth - 5 years - Open Book programs provide books to children and families in support of family literacy

Provides early Head Start and Head Start programs. Services provided: - A comprehensive child and family development program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3. Services include weekly home visits by an Early Head Start educator, year-round toddler classrooms in some locations, and access to health, nutrition, and family support services. Families also participate in bi-weekly socialization events that provide opportunities for networking and peer support. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved through volunteering and participation in the Head Start Policy Council. - Provides early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals and snacks, along with support for medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Head Start Head Start is a center-based preschool program for children 3-5 years old. Program includes: - Education: School readiness goals in the areas of language, literacy, math, science, health, and social-emotional skills ?- Family goal-setting ??- Health and safety ??- Nutrition ?- Social and emotional health ??- Social services ??- Screenings and follow-up for health, development, and behavior ??- Services for children with disabilities ??- Transition services Early Head Start ?The program includes weekly home visits with parents and their child(ren), teaching and partnering with them in the areas of child development, health, mental health, family health, and development and family resources. Weekly home visits include: ?- Assisting pregnant women with accessing comprehensive prenatal care to promote healthy development and a safe delivery. ?- Information and referrals to other community agencies as needed. ?- Parenting information and screenings to ensure that children are developmentally on track. ?- Playgroup sessions are provided throughout the year where parents and children can build friendships and discuss interesting parenting topics. ?- Supporting parent's efforts to meet the challenges of parenting. ?- Working with parents to ensure that children have access to quality health care, including dental, vision, speech, hearing, nutritional, mental health screenings, and physical exams and immunizations. Pregnant women and children up to 3 years old may apply for this year-long opportunity.

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children. - Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school. - Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination - Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.