Union Street Head Start

Our mission is to operate early childhood development programs that provide quality educational and support services to staff, children and families.

We are committed to: quality in the services we provide and the relationships we have; supporting positive growth in ourselves, each other, the families we serve, and in our community; promoting the idea that health means wholeness, as individuals, as families and as an agency; acknowledging individuality and encouraging creativity.

We meet these commitments through a team driven process based on open and honest communication.
In summary, Head Start prepares the whole child for kindergarten and success in school. If a child has pain in his mouth due to dental needs, is hungry, can't hear the teacher, can't see the print in a book, or comes from a home filled with substance abuse or violence...the child will not be able to learn.

Likewise, Head Start helps prepare parents for the child's school success. What good will it do the child when they leave the Head Start program if the parent doesn't follow through with support of the child's physical, mental, and academic needs, or if the parent is so absorbed in substance abuse or in finding a way to support the family they aren't available for the child.