Early Head Start, Head Start & GSRP
The Early Childhood Program is dedicated to providing comprehensive services that support the health development of young children and their families. The program primarily serves low-income families with children from birth to age 5 and pregnant women within Menominee, Delta and Schoolcraft Counties through Head Start, Early Head Start and Michigan Department of Education funding. Included in the program are:
Early Childhood Education, Health and Nutrition Services and Family Support Services
Early Head Start
Strives to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women, enhance the development of very young children ages 0-3, and promote healthy family functioning through the following activities:
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Home Visits - Home visitors support parents by providing weekly, year-round visits.
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Parent Child Class Time - For parents to play with their child and work on their child's developmental goals and have fun.
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Parent Activities - Offers a variety of activities for parents to participate in such as parenting series, GED education, parent committees, educational topics and volunteering.
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Toddler Classes - Toddler classes are an option in Delta County.
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Head Start
Preschool
Services
Classes for children 3-5 years old are offered through Head Start enrollment which is prioritized on various factors including income, homelessness, foster care, and children with special needs. Other family circumstances are also considered. Family services and parent involvement opportunities are offered to support parents and family members.
GSRP
Preschool
Services
Comprehensive preschool classes are offered for children 4 years old through the Great Start Readiness Program.
Both Head Start and Early Head Start require a non-federal
contribution of 20 percent of the total project costs. The 20
percent equates to 25 percent of the federal funds expended.
Any combination of cash expended, or in-kind contributions
may be used to meet the matching requirement. The matching requirement is for the budget period or program year. The cash match is counted when spent on allowable program costs, not when received.
In-kind match is counted when the services are provided or
when the donated goods are used.
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For the current year, MDSCAA ECP needs to collect $1,084,703 in in-kind donations.
At A Glance
376 Head Start students served by the program.
151 Early Head Start
students served by the
program.
355 Head Start families
served by the program.
135 Early Head Start
families served by the
program.
84% percent average
monthly attendance.
94% eligible Early Head Start children served.
93% percent eligible
Head Start children
served.
100% of Early
Head Start children
received medical exams.
100% of Head
Start children received
medical exams.
29% percent of Early
Head Start children
received dental exams.
45% percent of Head
Start children received
dental exams.