Who We Are
UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start serves children ages six weeks to five years old at multiple sites throughout Pulaski County. We are a federally-funded scholarship program that provides comprehensive, quality early childhood education and support services for families experiencing economic hardships.
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Who is Eligible
We Provide
- Quality Early Childhood Classrooms
- Health Services and Support
- Daily Meals and Snacks
- Behavior Management Support
- Support for Children with Special Needs
- Family Advocacy
- Multicultural and Bilingual Services
Quiénes somos
UAMS Head Start / Early Head Start sirve a niños de 6 semanas de nacidos a 5 años de edad en múltiples ubicaciones a lo largo del Condado de Pulaski. Somos un programa de fondos financiado por el gobierno federal que brinda servicios de apoyo y educación para la primera infancia completos y de calidad para familias que atraviesan dificultades económicas.
Proporcionamos
- Aulas de calidad para la primera infancia
- Servicios y asistencia de salud
- Comidas y refrigerios diarios
- Apoyo al manejo de la conducta
- Apoyo para niños con necesidades especiales
- Defensoría de la familia
- Servicios multiculturales y bilingües
Quién es elegible
- Elegibilidad Basado en ingreso familiar
- Niños con inglés como segundo idioma
- Niños con necesidades especiales
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“We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles.” Stephen Covey Saint Killian was four years old in September of 2020. He is the youngest of five siblings in a single parent home. He had attended Kennedy Head Start the previous year and had good attendance. His mom participated in all school activities. Saint […]
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