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Head Start

For Families/Para familias

We love our Head Start families! This section provides resources and answers to many questions.

Important Links

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Family Newsletters/Boletín Familiar

Download our Family Newsletters, available in English and Spanish.

Read Our Newsletters
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How to Enroll

Get more information on enrolling your child in our programs.

Enroll Today!
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Inclement Weather Policy/Política de Inclemencias del Tiempo

Learn the ways we contact you about possible inclement weather closings or delays. Available in both English and Spanish.

Inclement Weather Contact Information
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Program Calendar 2021/2022 / Calendario Académico

Keep up with important dates. / Manténgase al día con las fechas importantes.

View Calendars / Ver calendarios

Talking to Children About the Coronavirus

Children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. We’ve pulled together some resources to help you.

Learn More About Kids and COVID

Hablando con los Niños Sobre el Coronavirus

Los niños pueden preocuparse de que ellos mismos, sus familiares y amigos se enfermen con COVID-19. Los padres, los miembros de la familia, el personal de la escuela y otros adultos de confianza pueden desempeñar un papel importante para ayudar a los niños a entender lo que escuchan de una manera honesta, precisa y que minimiza la ansiedad o el miedo. Hemos reunido algunos recursos para ayudarlo.

Más información sobre Niños y Covid