Program Profiles - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of ...

Head StartYouth ServicesProgram PurposeTo respectfully nurture families and their children to grow,participate in life with confi dence and awareness, and use theirstrengths to reach their full potential.Program DescriptionHead Start is a federal and state funded program that promotesschool readiness of children ages three to fi ve from low-incomefamilies by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotionaldevelopment. We provide a learning environment that supportschildren’s growth in the following domains:• Language and literacy;• Cognition and general knowledge;• Physical development and health;• Social and emotional development; and• Approaches to learning.Head Start builds relationships with families that support:• Family well-being and positive parent-child relationships;• Families and learners and lifelong educators;• Family engagement in transitions;• Family connections to peers and community; and• Families as advocates and leaders.Head start offers center-based classrooms in most communitiesserved and a home-based program for three year olds inJuneau.Communities Served• Angoon• Craig• Hoonah• Juneau• Klawock• Petersburg• Saxman• Sitka• Wrangell• YakutatIf you reside in a community outside of Tlingit Haida Head Start’sservice area, Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc.(RurAL CAP), provides center based options in other Southeastcommunities. To find a Head Start program or center in your area,use the online Head Start locator (searchable directory):http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffi ces.55 Tlingit Haida Central Council