Head Start Recruitment
& Community Resources
Recruitment
follows Head Start guidelines and covers the five county
area.
Enrollment priorities are (Listed in order of priority)
a) Repeaters - 4 year old’s
b) Income eligible 4-year-old’s
c) Income eligible 3-year-old’s
d) Income eligible 5-year-old’s with IEP’s
or extenuating circumstances
e) Over income 4-year-old’s with referral/disabilities
f) Over income 5-year-old’s with IEP’s or
extenuating circumstances
g) Over income 3-year-old’s with referral/disabilities
h) Other over incomes
2008
Poverty Guidelines
Persons in Family Unit 100%
Poverty 130% of Poverty
1
$10,400 $13,520
2
14,000 18,200
3
17,600 22,880
4
21,200 27,560
5
24,800 32,240
6
28,400 36,920
7
32,000 41,600
8
35,600 46,280
For family units with more
than 8 persons, add $3600 for each additional person.
You may also qualify if you receive Public
Assistance.
For more information and to
receive an application call 800-443-4283 or
email
kathy.wollschlager@lqpco.com
(* Referrals may
come from pre-school screening, Family Service Centers,
Early Intervention Teams, Special Education Staff,
Countryside Public Health, Outreach Workers, Doctors and Day
Care Providers.)
Prairie Five Head Start is a Certified Application Agent
for assisting families in filling out applications for
Minnesota Health Care Programs.
Minnesota Care Web site that gives you information on
Minnesota Care health program.
Medical Assistance Web site that gives you information
on Medical Assistance health program.
Head Start Parent
Involvement
Parents form the
backbone of the Head Start Program and participate in
monthly parent meetings. They are the volunteers in our
classroom. Policy Council, made up of parents and community
representatives, govern the Head Start Program. Each family
receives a bi-monthly informational newsletter. Head Start
believes the best way to teach a child is through family
involvement. A parent is a child's first and most
influential teacher.
Links to
Other Sites
Parent Soup
Consult the experts on parenting, chat with other single
moms online, post your questions on the message board.
Parenting.com
Read articles, read expert questions and answers, or explore
other parenting tips and resources
The National Parenting Center
Support site for parenting - dedicated to providing parents
with comprehensive and responsible guidance
Positive
Parenting Dedicated to providing resources and
information to make parenting rewarding, effective and fun
Parenting Today's
Teen Provides information, insight and support for
parents of teens.
Education & Early Childhood
A
creative curriculum is offered, that allows each child the
opportunity to explore their environment and develop a
positive self-concept. Kindergarten readiness skills are
introduced to each child according to his or her
developmental level. Head Start strives to help children
develop life success skills, which will enhance social,
emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Parents are
given many opportunities throughout the year to increase
their knowledge of child development. Seminars, lectures,
and workshops are offered free of charge to Head Start
Parents.
Links to
Other Sites
www.naeyc.org The
National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Academic_Excellence/Academic_Standards/Graduation_Requirements/index.html
MN
graduation requirements.
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Accountability_Programs/Compliance_and_Assistance/Minnesota_Special_Education_Mediation_Services/index.html
Mission:
making a difference in educating Minnesota's children and
youth who have disabilities.
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Accountability_Programs/No_Child_Left_Behind_Programs/index.html
No Child Left
Behind information
Health, Safety & Nutrition Services
Head
Start provides health care (medical, dental, nutrition, and
mental health) for families. Each child enrolled in the
program is required to have a physical and dental
examination with follow-up work if necessary. Each child
also has vision, hearing, and height/weight screening
completed by Head Start staff. The children are introduced
to nutrition education and receive nutritious meals and
snacks during the day. Mental health professionals are
available to children and their children.
LINKS TO
OTHER SITES
Health &
Safety
http://www.firstcallnet.org/
First
Call is a statewide information and referral system that
provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive information
about human services available to the people of Minnesota.
The Minnesota
Department of Health & Human Services
The
official Webmd site
Kidshealth -
Discover how the body works and what can make the body sick.
Kidsource - Education
& health care information including: recall notices, book
reviews, fun activities, homework helper, health & safety
articles.
RedCross
- Health & safety services
Immunizations -
Complete guide to immunizations.
Toothfairy.org -
All about dental health
Nutrition
http://www.mypyramid.gov/ Official USDA Food Pyramid
website
www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Educational materials on health, food & nutrition published
and reviewed by government agencies.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov
Government Food & Drug Administration
www.dole5aday.com An
award winning site that educates kids and parents about why
fruits and vegetables are so good for you.
www.mayoclinic.com
Healthy Living Center, Answers from Mayo, Clinic on Food &
Nutrition, Take Charge of Your Health.
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
Food & Nutrition Information Center sponsored by the
National Agriculture Library
www.fightbac.org Food
safety facts.
Disability Services
Chidren with special needs are mainstreamed into the Head
Start classroom. Special needs may include; vision,
hearing, social, emotional, mental, and physical delays.
Specialist are available to give additional services to
these children and their families.
Links
to Other Sites
www.health.state.mn.us Minnesota Children with Special
Health Needs. A public program promoting optimal health,
well-being, respect and dignity of children and youth with
special health needs and families.
www.usdoj.gov United
States Department of Justice - American with Disabilities
Act. *ADA Regulations *Legal Issues *ADA Resources
*Technical Assistance *State & Local Building Codes
http://education.state.mn.us/mde/Accountability_Programs/Program_Finance/Special_Education/index.html
Special Education Funding and Data consists
of information on state and federal special
education funding for school districts including
charter schools. The choices on the right will
provide you with more information on specific areas
of Special Education Funding and Data.
http://www.macmh.org
Mission: To enhance the quality of life for children with
emotional/behavioral disorders and their families.
http://www.chadd.org
CHADD is a national non-profit organization founded in 1987
by a group of concerned parents. It represents children
and adults with AD/HD.
http://www.gillettechildrens.org Gillette Children's
Hospital Specialty Healthcare.
http://www.courage.org
Courage Center's web page brings together information about
disability, adaptive technology and various related
services.
http://www.pacer.org
Pacer was founded in 1977 by parents of children with
disabilities to help other parents and families facing
similar challenges.
http://www.wheelchairramp.org Provides important
information, safety tips, and funding ideas.
http://www.nads.org
Founded in 1961, NADS is the oldest organization in the US
serving children and adults with Down Syndrome.
http://www.arcminnesota.com The Arc (nationwide) has
provided 50 years of advocacy and support services for
persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
They refer to themselves as a "cradle to grave"
organization.
http://www.mnlegalservices.org MDLC is a project of
Mid- Minnesota Legal Assistance that addresses the unique
legal needs of persons with disabilities.
http://www.easter-seals.org For 80 years, Easter Seals
has offered a variety of services to help people with
disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal
goals.
http://cfl.state.mn.us/SPECED Mission: Making a
difference in educating Minnesota's children and youth who
have disabilities.
http://nichcy.org/
NICHY is a
national information and referral center that provides
information on disabilities and disability related issues
for families, educators and other professionals.
http://www.rarediseases.org Established in 1983, NORD
has been working toward the prevention, treatment and cure
of rare diseases.
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