Macomb Community Action Head Start A program developed

Macomb Community Action Head Start A program developed to provide comprehensive services to limited income children and families MCA Head Start Programming ➢ Traditional Double session Head Start (3. 5 hrs morning or afternoon sessions 4 days per week) ➢ Full Day / Full Week Head Start/GSRP (6. 5 hrs 5 days per week) ➢ Early Head Start Center-based (full day only) ➢ Early Head Start Home-based ➢ EHS-FCC (Family Child Care) ➢ Classrooms are located throughout the county in school buildings, early childhood centers, churches, and homes ➢ Funded to serve 1022 pregnant women, babies and preschool children ➢ EHS 0 -3 has 180 slots ➢ HS 3 -5 has 842 slots

Who Head Start Serves Head Start serves children from birth to 5 years old and pregnant mothers. Head Start serves children and pregnant mothers whose family income is within 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. Head Start serves children who are in the foster care system. Head Start serves children whose families meet the definition of “homeless” according to the Mc. Kinney-Vento Act. Head Start serves children who receive TANF and/or SSI

Head Start Services Head Start must enroll 10% children with disabilities. Full time Disabilities Coordinator on staff. Head Start serves children with mental health & behavioral issues. We are a “zero” expulsion program and have a partnership with Macomb CMH. Head Start provides health and dental screenings as well as referrals. Head Start provides case management and referral support for family issues. Head Start provides developmental & behavioral screenings and individualizes the research based curriculum to each child's needs.

Updated Head Start Application Process (updated 3/2021) We have moved to an online application process: Here is the link for information about applying online: http: //bit. ly/MCA-HST Here is the link that will directly take you to our online application: http: //bit. ly/MCAHead. Start. Application You can still contact our office for further information at (586)469 -5215

Head Start Application Process What to Bring to the Application Appointment: Birth Certificate/Statement of Live Birth Proof of Residency (utility bill/driver’s license) Child’s IFSP/IEP (if applicable) Doctor/Dentist Information Documentation of Foster Placement ***Prior to the child starting in the classroom, a current physical is required (within the last 12 months)

To Enroll Call 586 -4695215 https: //mca. macombgov. org/MCA-CFS-Head. Start