Category Archives: Head Start

School and Families Wish List

 If you are able, please consider donating the following on our School Supply Wishlist:

  • Children’s Underpants in sizes 2T to 6
  • Children’s Socks
  • Children’s pants in sizes 2T to 6
  • New or gently used children’s books
  • Educational or Learning Toys for Children Birth to Five
  • Playdough
  • New or Gently Used Ride Toys (such as tricycles, balance...
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Important Announcement regarding SNAP

Effective immediately, the recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are included when determining Head Start eligibility. This policy change allows Head Start programs to reach families better, minimize the burden on families seeking public assistance, and coordinate benefit programs so that families eligible for one program can more easily participate in...

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Immediate Need – Early Head Start Home Visitors

Provide comprehensive and intensive services to pregnant women and children through age 3. Promote healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance the development of very young children, and promote healthy families

  • Year-Round Full-Time
  • Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or social, human or family services
  • Complete Home...
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COVID-19 School News

As you may be aware, the COVID-19 mutation known as the Delta variant is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. Positive COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout Ohio, including Portage County. With low vaccination rates in our community accompanied by children ages 11 and younger not yet able to be vaccinated, we will...

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