| Statement of Purpose: |
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| The purpose of the Head Start program is to increase the potential of eligible children to succeed in school by: |
- enhancing their overall development
- strengthening parent-child relationships
- supporting families' progress toward their goals
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| The long-term goal for Head Start graduates is to increase their effectiveness in dealing with their responsibilities in school and life. |
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| Mission: |
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| Our mission is to prepare young children for success in school and life by providing high-quality, comprehensive educational services in collaboration with families and community. |
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| Core Values: |
- parents are primary teachers
- all program services are equally important
- quality services are maintained
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| Program Goals: |
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High Quality Services: Offer responsive, centralized service delivery options that better meet the needs of enrolled children and families.
Staff Development and Retention: Recruit and develop highly skilled and talented employees and increase staff retention.
Community Outreach: Increase community awareness and support of Head Start, Inc. Stable, State of the Art Facilities: Secure more stable, long-term facilities that meet the needs of expanded enrollment. Expansion of Services: Provide program services to all eligible young children and their families in current services areas. |
