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Head Start
Children’s first and best teachers are their families. Renewal
Unlimited helps support and strengthen families
with children aged 3 to 5 by providing Head Start programs throughout Adams, Columbia, Dodge, Juneau, and Sauk
counties. Head Start helps each unique child and family grow and flourish
through outstanding services, continuous parent involvement, and links to local
resources. This hugely successful and respected program comprehensively
addresses learning, nutrition, physical and emotional health, and other vital
developmental needs.
Head Start is
to families who meet federal income guidelines, and
offers three options:
Center Based Program:
Teachers who provide a classroom setting in the centers throughout the week.
Home visits are also offered through the program year.
Home
Based Program:
A
teacher visits the family’s home on a weekly basis to assist the parents in
planning activities and to work with their children. Group activities are
provided for families to participate in.
Free
Services Provided:
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Individual and group activities to encourage learning, social and
emotional experiences, and a child’s overall development. |
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"Family Fun Night" evenings for the entire family to participate in family
activities and to share a meal. |
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A
complete screening program to detect developmental, medical or dental
concerns as well as vision and hearing concerns which greatly reduces
problems at home and school because of early detection. |
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Meals, snacks and nutritional information. |
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Opportunities to be involved in and to learn about your child’s behavior
and emotional well-being from a Mental Health Consultant. |
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Transportation is provided to children enrolled in a center based program. |
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A
local Family Resource Center which offers books, videos, cassettes and
toys for families to check out. |
Parent
Involvement...
Parents are the backbone of our Head Start program. They Volunteer their
time in the program, and are directly involved in their child’s development.
Parents have a direct involvement in decision making and planning through
Policy Council. They participate in the activities they have helped to plan.
We provide opportunities for parents to continue their own development by
offering workshop training, and limited financial assistance for continued
education.
We
know being a parent is a lot of hard work and only you know what it is like
for you and your child.
Click on the buttons at left to visit
our local sites near you and learn how your neighbors are helping each other
build healthy families.
Call (608) 742-5329
or 1-800-344-7543 or e-mail us for general
information.
Visit the
Head Start national site for helpful resources and to see the research for
yourself. There is also more information available from the
National Head Start Association. |
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"A Commitment to Children and Families For A
Stronger Tomorrow"
Serving the Counties of Adams, Columbia, Dodge,
Juneau, and Sauk
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