ABOUT
At Northwest Arkansas Head Start, we provide a quality educational program to the children and families we serve. We strive to meet each child’s individual needs in all areas of development: physical, social-emotional, and cognitive to provide support and assistance to all those who are a part of the child’s development. We value cultural differences, diversity and inclusion, by recognizing the individuals strengths of each enrolled child and their family.
What are the components of a Head Start program?
Head Start takes a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of young children. There are four major components to Head Start:
Education: Providing a variety of learning experiences to help children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Health: Providing health services such as immunizations, dental, medical, and mental health, and nutritional services, and early identification of health problems.
Parent Involvement: Involving parents in the planning and implementation of activities. Parents serve on policy councils and committees that make administrative decisions; participate in classes and workshops on child development; and volunteer in the program.
Social Services: Provide outreach to families to determine what services they need.
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The Head Start Pledge
I believe every child can succeed;
I believe my work in Head Start helps children and families succeed;
I believe every vulnerable child should be served by Head Start.
I pledge to work together with the families I serve, my community partners, and my colleagues;
I pledge to work together to ensure this nation honors its commitment to vulnerable children;
I pledge to be part of the untiring voice that will not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served by Head Start.
