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 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

Offers child care and pre-school services.

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 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

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 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

Federal Head Start and Early Head Start, and State Head Start Services for at-risk children ages birth - 5 and their families, including: - Dental - Developmental screening - Early intervention services - Education designed to meet the individual needs of each child - Family and community partnerships and advocacy - Health - Parent engagement and education Early Childhood Family Education Services for children ages birth to kindergarten. ECFE works to strengthen families and help them to provide the best possible environment for their child's learning and growth. Early Childhood Special Education Provides early intervention services for children identified through screening as needing additional supports in their education. Early education will ensure these services are provided in the least restrictive environment and most culturally appropriate setting. Services including: - Developmental supports - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy - Speech, language, and more Child Care Childcare is run seamlessly with other Early Education program for children ages 6 weeks - 11 years. Services include childcare, early Head Start, and Head Start programs.

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.

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 comprehensive child and family services to low-income children and their families: Head Start and Early Head Start (Region 5) services include: - Health and child development education - Immunizations - Medical and dental examinations - Nutrition services and educational services to children with disabilities - Parenting skills education and parental involvement - Vision, hearing, speech, and developmental screenings Migrant and seasonal Head Start (Region 12)services include: - Health and child development education - Medical and dental examinations - Nutrition services and educational services to children with disabilities - Parenting skills education and parental involvement - Transportation services Visit website for Head Start locations: https://www.tvoc.org/about-us/office-locations/

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.

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.

- We provide experiences that foster positive social emotional development and school readiness - We promote safe and healthy lifestyles through family partnerships, nutrition, health and transportation services - We provide opportunities to educate parent/guardians to become prime educators and advocates for their children - We hold Anishinaabeg Language and Traditons to the highest degree with respect and value for other cultures Our reservation is set in a rural area, the range that the bus runs is from across the street to 140 miles round trip. Our program has a staff of approximately 65 to provide comprehensive services for 238 children Ball Club Head Start 30975 Arctice Road Deer River, MN 56636 (218)246-8374 (218)246-9385 Fax Bena Head Start 15085 Old Housing Drive NE Bena, MN 56626 (218)665-5312 (218)665-5309 Fax Cass Lake Head Start 16120 60th Avenue NW Cass Lake, MN 56633 (218)335-8345 (218)335-8255 Fax Onigum Head Start 8831 Onigum Road NW Walker, MN 56484 (218)547-1420 (218)547-0467 Fax

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 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

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development