UAMS Head Start and Early Head Start has partnered with three Child Care Partners to offer Early Head Start Services to children in those programs. One program is the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church St. Luke Children’s Learning Center. Here is some feedback from a PHUMC Member. “You are a blessing to these children and […]
Head Start News
Thank you for Supporting Us
January 29, 2018 Thank you for your generosity in donating gifts and time to UAMS Head Start/Early Head Start. We are grateful for the overwhelming support you have shown us. We could not do the work we do with families on our own. It takes the community. Your contributions of toys and clothing allowed us […]
Head Start Carolers Bring Good Tidings to UAMS
The children of Kennedy Head Start school Room 1 arrived midmorning at UAMS, clad in bright holiday red t-shirts, some featuring superheroes. They attracted plenty of attention as they merrily made their way down the halls, bidding passersby good morning… (Read more at the link below!) https://uamshealth.com/news/2017/12/06/head-start-carolers-bring-good-tidings-to-uams/
Kennedy Holiday Carolers
The children of Kennedy Head Start School Room 1 arrived midmorning at UAMS, clad in bright holiday red t-shirts, some featuring superheroes. They attracted plenty of attention as they merrily made their way down the halls, bidding passersby good morning… (Read more at the UAMS News link below!)
Honduran School Director Learns Valuable Lessons at UAMS Head Start
Eda Graciela Aguilera Aguscia knows how important a solid education is to success in life. That’s why she’s doing all she can to increase the number of children in Honduras with access to an education. Read more: https://uamshealth.com/news/2017/11/27/honduran-school-director-learns-valuable-lessons-at-uams-head-start/
ACT Raising Safe Kids Parenting Class
This year we started offering parenting classes from the ACT (Adults and Children Together) Raising Safe Kids program. Click to find out more about ACT Raising Safe Kids. Below families joined us for our parenting class in November. They created Popsicle stick families together. Click on an image to see a larger version.
Chicot Summer Glow Family Event
Head Start Pupils All Smiles at Oral Health Screenings
“Open wide and show me your pretty teeth,” was a familiar refrain as UAMS’ dental residents and dental hygiene students coaxed Head Start pupils to open their mouths during recent oral health screenings. The screenings, which took place at various UAMS Head Start locations during October, were designed to identify cavities the children might have […]
Firefighters Visit Our Head Start Programs
Our Head Start students had a blast meeting Little Rock firefighters! Click an image to see a larger version.
Stuff the Stockings Giving Event
We are accepting donations for this year’s Stuff the Stocking! Contact RLPecor@uams.edu for more information. Here are some pictures from last year’s event: