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Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department closes all Head Start/Early Head Start locations as a safety precaution, effective March 16, 2020

MIAMI ( March 18, 2020 ) —

In an abundance of caution for the more than 7,500 children served, the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) has closed all Head Start/Early Head Start locations for the week of March 16-20, 2020 due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Spring Break will follow, as planned, during the week of March 23-27, 2020.

Head Start/Early Head Start employees will continue to engage remotely with families to deliver services to the maximum extent possible. During the week of March 16-20, 2020, families will be served in the following ways:

  • The Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) Head Start/Early Head Start Program has developed developmentally appropriate at-home activities for children and families. These activities are available through the Department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts @305CAHSD and on its website.
  • Head Start/Early Head Start family service staff will continue to contact families to assess their individual needs and provide referrals, as needed.
  • Based on need, Head Start/Early Head Start programs will continue to provide grab-and-go meals for enrolled children, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

During this time, all Head Start/Early Head Start locations will undergo deep environmental cleaning and disinfecting. For up-to-date information regarding the CAHSD Head Start/Early Head Start program, please call 786-469-4699 or e-mail [email protected].

To learn more about the Miami-Dade Community Action and Human Services Department programs, please visit us on the web at www.miamidade.gov/cahsd

 

https://www.miamidade.gov/socialservices/library/at-home-activities-early-head-start.pdf

https://www.miamidade.gov/socialservices/library/at-home-activities-head-start.pdf

 

MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY ACTION AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

701 Northwest 1st Court, 10th Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
786-469-4600

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To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please call Gloria Hayes, 786-469-4618 or email, [email protected], five days in advance to initiate your request. TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

Community Action and Human Services

701 NW 1st Court, 10th Floor
Miami, FL 33136