Head Start

The Head Start program is grounded in the principle that parents are the most important teacher in their young child’s life. Therefore, the program provides parents with opportunities to work with teachers to develop an individualized plan for their child which recognizes the child’s strengths and sets goals to support the child’s growth. Parent involvement is always welcome, and family support services are available for interested families.
 

Head Start Services

  • Center-based early education programming five days per week during the school year throughout Steuben and Yates counties
    • Home-based slots in limited locations
    • Partnership with teachers to set goals that build on the child’s strengths and support her growth
  • Head Start family services staff support families to become advocates for their child’s education
  • Home Visitors to support families to advance their goals through family assessments and plans; referrals to community supports; informal counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention

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Program Contact

Emily Smith

607-776-2125 x 7112

smithe1@proactioninc.org

Target Population:

Children aged 3 – 5 years

Eligibility:

Enrolled families must have incomes which meet federal income guidelines. 10% of enrolled slots can be filled with children from any income level. 10% of enrollment slots are made available to children with an identified disability.

This website is supported by Grant Number 02CH012571-01 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

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