Address
580 S Jefferson Suite B
Cookeville TN 38501-4283
Contact Phone
(931) 528-1127
Details
The UCHRA Van Buren County Head Start is a system of early childhood development programs serving three to five year old children from lower income families in our community. Head Start should not be confused with day care. It is so much more! Head Start is an educational and nurturing program which also addresses the emotional and physical needs of each child enrolled. Head Start recognizes that parents are the child’s first and most important teachers. Therefore, parents are important partners involved in the activities of each Head Start center, and training programs for adults are included in the services. Ten percent of Head Start’s enrollment is reserved for children with disabilities. Transportation, medical, dental, nutritional and mental health services are provided for all children.
Who is Eligible?
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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