Parent Education Programs In Hawai'i - Center on the Family

Lna‘i <strong>Programs</strong>Department of HealthPublic Health Nursing1250 Punchbowl StreetHonolulu, HI 96813 Lna‘i Office:Phone: 565-7114Fax: 565-7918Maui Economic Opportunity, <strong>In</strong>c.(MEO)Head StartP.O. Box 2122Kahului, HI 96733 Phone: (808) 249-2988 (Maui) Fax: (808) 249-2989 Web site: www.meoinc.org Contact Person: Lyn McNeffHome Visitor ServicesServicesPublic Health NursingThese services are provided to individuals and families with barriers to healthcare; infants, toddlers and school-age children with chronic and/or complexmedical conditions; high-risk pregnant women; and the frail dependent elderly. Call the program for more information and questions on eligibility, the referralprocess, and services offered Fee: FreeHead StartHead Start is a comprehensive family program providing preschool servicesincluding education, family involvement, social services, health, dental,nutrition, mental health, transition, and special needs. <strong>Parent</strong>s meet once amonth to discuss classroom events and plan curriculum together with theteaching staff. The program is designed to include families in the decisionmakingprocess and as partners in their child’s education. Eligibility: Families within federal income guidelines with a preschool-agechild; a selection criterion is available for review prior to completing theapplication Children with certified special needs have priority for enrollment Fee: Free44