Head Start
Head Start provides high-quality early learning education, health programs, and social services to eligible families with children ages 3 to 5. We have half-day and full-day programs in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson and Trempealeau counties. A list of program locations is available at WDHeadStart.org.
Early Head Start
Early Head Start offers programs for pregnant women and children from birth to three in two program options. Early Head Start center-based is a full-day, full-year program a the Independence Head Start Center.
Early Head Start home-based programming offers weekly home visits and support for families in our service area. A Family Services Specialist brings activities and materials to promote each child's health, development, and nutrition. Families are invited to attend two monthly playgroup sessions to inspire parent-child interactions that encourage maximum child development and school readiness.
Our Goals
- To enhance children's health, growth, and development.
- To strengthen families as the primary nurturers of their children.
- To link children and families to needed community services.
- To ensure well-managed programs that involve parents in decision-making.
