Kaua'i Head Start
Service Description:Head Start provides educational programs designed to meet each child’s individual needs. All children in Head Start benefit from a comprehensive health program, promoting preventive health care and assistance in establishing a medical home.
Head Start strives to empower families to become self-sufficient. Head Start families are assigned a Family Advocate to assist them in reaching family goals.
Parents are the key to success in Head Start. As members of the Parent Committees and Head Start Policy Council, parents help decide how the program is operated. Parents are invited to volunteer in all phases of the Head Start program at any time.
Eligibility:
Head Start originated in 1965 to provide free comprehensive child education and family services to income and age eligible children and their families in collaboration with other community organization.
Head Start helps all children succeed, including children with severe special needs.
Income eligible families with children ages 3 and 4 years old should apply.
Call to apply: (808) 240-2817
Fees:
There are no fees charged for this program.
Funders:
This program is funded by the Federal Head Start program.
Your Rights:
As a participant in a Child and Family Service program you have the following rights:
- The right to a humane service environment
- The right to services free from unlawful discrimination
- The right to be involved in your own service planning
- The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law
- The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient
- The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed
- Accept the program as an opportunity to improve you, your child's and your family's lives
- Complete all health and other requirements on time
- Participate as a volunteer, working cooperatively with staff and other parents, in the classroom and on committees
- Welcome staff into your home for home visits, as appropriate
- Advocate for improved community services
Head Start Office
2970 Kele Street, Suite 203
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 240-2817
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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