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

Eligibility RequirementsTo apply for Head Start your child must turn three (3) on orbefore September 1st, and the following information must bereceived:• Complete application;• Child’s original birth certifi cate;• Child’s current immunization record and tuberculosis testresults;• Child’s physical exam or date scheduled;• Dental exam or date scheduled; and• Income verifi cation.Application ProcessWe accept applications year round. However, it is our goal to befully enrolled by the first day of school in the communities weserve. Usually that is the day after Labor Day.Youth ServicesHead StartBenefits of Head Start• No Cost.• Parents volunteer in programs–become a part of theeducational experience for your child.• Nutritious meals.• Developmentally appropriate activities.• Social Skills, imaginative play.• Individualized curriculum and attention.• Learn healthy habits.• Low child to staff ratio.• Learn about Native culture.• Parent education opportunities.Funding AgenciesFederal funding is provided by the Offi ce of Head Start throughthe U.S. Department of Health and Social Services and theState of Alaska through the Department of Education and EarlyDevelopment.Program Profiles56