RURAL AMERICA INITIATIVES (AIAN), a Head Start Program of RAPID CITY, SD

919 MAIN STREET SUITE 101
RAPID CITY SD 57701

(605) 341-3339

RAI Prenatal to Five is funded by the American Indian Programs Branch of Head Start to provide developmental and educational services to 115 low income, transient Native American children. It provides health care tracking, developmental screenings, and early intervention for children with disabilities. Extensive cooperation is maintained with the Department of Social Services, Rapid City Public Schools, and Sioux San Indian Health Service Hospital. We target those families who have recently moved from a reservation and are on TANF.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

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  (605) 341-3339
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