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 […]

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/  

“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 […]

Our Head Start students had a blast meeting Little Rock firefighters! Click an image to see a larger version.

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:

We are now enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old for the 2017-2018 school year in our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs throughout Pulaski County. Estamos inscribiendo en estos momentos a niños de 2 meses a 4 años de edad en nuestros programas de Head Start y Early Head Start en […]

We hosted a Father Daughter Dance at Pulaski Tech on Saturday February 18th 2017.  The goal of this event was to increase father participation in the education and lives of their children. The UAMS Head Start & Early Head Start Father/Daughter Ball was a HUGE SUCCESS!  Over 60 fathers and father-figures attended with their daughters. […]

From Dr. Feild (executive director) “I had a chance encounter with a lady today, whose 10-year-old son was a head start child. She could not say enough good things about the program, and how much help she and her child had received. The good we do matters… And keeps paying off.” “I met ANOTHER family […]

UAMS Hemlock and New Start Head Start programs held Fatherhood Engagement Weeks from February 13-16, 2016. Fathers and male family members play an important role in the lives of their children.  We had 13 fathers participate! We hope to do it again next year.  Expecting bigger and better things to come.  They truly put smiles on […]