For Immediate Release:
 January 08, 2010

Media Contact:
David Allison
dalliso@miamidade.gov
 786-469-4682



MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Miami-Dade Community Action Agency’s Head Start / Early Head Start Program is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 program year.


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

Miami-Dade Community Action Agency’s (CAA) Head Start/Early Head Start Program will begin its open enrollment for the 2010-2011 program year, which will begin in August of 2010.  Applications are being accepted until April 30, 2010 for pregnant women and children ages two months to five (5) years old (after September 1, 2010).  The program also provides services to families with children who are homeless.  Applications are available at all Head Start/Early Head Start centers and CAA Community Service Centers throughout Miami-Dade County.   Applications and a list of Head Start Centers may also be downloaded from the County’s Portal at www.miamidade.gov/caa/hsrecruitment.asp.

 

Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development program, serving low–income families.  Services available through this program include health, mental health and nutrition, assistance with disabilities, education, social services, and parent involvement.  Head Start strengthens the ability of children to cope with school and their total environment as they progress in age.  In Miami-Dade County, the Head Start/Early Head Start program serves 6,756 children and families.  We welcome children with disabilities.

 

Head Start/Early Head Start is early childhood education that puts children and families first.  For additional information or to locate a Head Start Center in your neighborhood, please call (786) 469-4622.


 

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COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

 

It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 786-469-4682 at least five days in advance.