Head Start Mission
To respectfully nurture families and their children to grow, participate in life with confidence and awareness, and use their strengths to reach their full potential.
Head Start Program
Tlingit Haida Head Start is a free federal program for preschool children from low-income families. The program nurtures families and their children to grow and participate in life with confidence and awareness, using theirstrengths to reach their full potential. Program services include two nutritious meals per day, access to medical and dental health services, as well as mental health and disabilities services. Family development services include parent involvement, goal setting and family visits.
Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities that support children’s growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, and physical skills.
Disabilities Service: Parents who have children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities or developmental delays are encouraged to apply. Disabilities or developmental delays may include, but are not restricted to: speech, health, social, emotional, visual, hearing and/or physical impairments.
Calendar
March-August: Recruitment for Head Start
September: Class begins the second week of September
May: Class ends the second week of May
Resources
Please visit our Parent Resources page for parent notices, site calendars, and site newsletters.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
For more information please contact Tlingit Haida Head Start:
Toll Free: 1.800.344.1432 #7127 | Local: 907.463.7127 | Fax: 907.463.7388