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Migrant Seasonal Head Start

Migrant Seasonal Head Start. http://www.communitycouncilofidaho.org/home. OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE . Our mission is to provide families with resources and opportunities in education, housing, health and employment.

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Migrant Seasonal Head Start

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  1. Migrant Seasonal Head Start http://www.communitycouncilofidaho.org/home

  2. OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE  • Our mission is to provide families with resources and opportunities in education, housing, health and employment. • Our purpose is to improve the cultural, social, and economic status of the people we serve through the following services and activities. • Civil Rights Advocacy • Workforce Preparation • Education • Social Services • Housing Opportunities • Economic and Community Development • Health Services • Cultural Awareness

  3. What is Migrant & Seasonal Head Start? It is an Early Childhood Education Program for Migrant and Seasonal Farm worker children and their families dedicated to promoting the success of their children in school and later in life. We offer a comprehensive service program for children and families that include: Early Childhood Education, Nutrition, and Health Wellness.

  4. Who Qualifies for the services? • Children birth - five years of age, who have not attended kindergarten • Family income meets Federal Low Income Guidelines • The family's primary income comes from agricultural work as defined by Head Start Performance Standard • Enrollment priority may be extended to children of Migrant Families • Priority consideration is available for families of children with disabilities • Enrollment: 797 Children • 591 slots are for Migrant Families • 206 slots are for Seasonal Families

  5. What is considered a Family? • All persons living in the household who are: • Supported by the income of the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the participating child and  • Related to the parent(s) or guardian(s) by blood, marriage, or adoption • Guardian means a person "legally responsible for the child"

  6. What is Considered Income? • Cash income includes earned income, military income, veteran's benefits, social security benefits, unemployment compensation, and public assistance benefits

  7. What are Agricultural Activities? • Activities related to the production and harvesting of tree and field crops or supports the crop production such as irrigation, crop protection, and operation of farm machinery • Production and harvesting of tree and field crops, including preparing the soil, planting, cultivation, picking, packing, canning and processing as well as production and harvesting of greenhouse and nursery products • Dairy work does qualify but the person cannot work directly with cows.

  8. What is the Difference Between Migrant & Seasonal Farmworker Families? • A Migrant Farmworker Family is a family that has changed their residency in the past two years for the purpose of working in agricultural activities • Seasonal Farmworker Family is a family who has maintained residency, but that their primary income comes from work related to agriculture

  9. What do I need to bring to have my child eligible for the program? • Current and past rent and/or utility bills in the family name • Any legal documentation showing the family's residency for the past two years • Your child's current immunization records • Proof of income for the past twelve months or past year, such as: • W-2 FormsPay StubsVerifiable written statements from employersCurrent Public Assistance VerificationAnd unearned income forms, such as Child Support, SSI,Unemployment, Military Income, or Veteran's Benefits

  10. Services • Child Development & Health • Early Childhood Education • Mental Health • Health • Nutrition • Disabilities • Family & Community • Family • Community • Program Design & Management • Fiscal • Human Resources • Governance • Transportation • Systems

  11. Family & Community Parents can participate in Policy Council, Home Visits, parent meetings, Health Services Advisory Committee and more. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in and out of the center. Staff help families to develop goals to better their lives. Assistance is provided in the referral process to aid families with special needs.

  12. Early childhood education COGNITIVE SKILLS LANGUAGE SKILLS LITERACY GROSS MOTOR SKILLS FINE MOTOR SKILLS

  13. Health Services Healthy habits like hand washing and tooth brushing are incorporated. Screenings are provided to identify and prevent health problems. The Case Manager assists the family with follow-up and finding resources if needed. Parents are encouraged to be strong advocates for themselves, their family, and their community.

  14. Children with Disabilities • HSPS 1308.5 – “…actively locate and recruit children with disabilities. • Required to meet 10% enrollment of children with disabilities • MSHS strives to reach agreements with LEA’s regarding summer services/referrals for children identified in the program

  15. Nutrition Services Children receive healthy meals and snacks throughout the day I Am Moving I Am Learning: Proactive approach for addressing childhood obesity in Head Start children. Color Me Healthy: Preschool curriculum. Provides fun, innovative, interactive learning opportunities on healthy eating and physical activity. Family Style Meals: Children are encouraged to make his or her own food choices based on individual appetites and preferences.

  16. Winter Programs Summer Programs All 11 centers May to November Birth to 5 years 10 hours per day 5 days a week • Family Literacy – Idaho Falls • November to March • 8 hours a day • Parent Participation • 5 days a week • TANF – Caldwell • November to March • 15 preschool children • 6 hour program • 5 days a week Operation Schedules

  17. Curriculums • The Creative Curriculum • Transportation & Pedestrian Safety • Personal Safety – Talking About Touching • Cavity Free Kids • I Am Moving I am Learning

  18. Where are our Head Start Centers Located? Weiser Caldwell (2) Nampa Mountain Home Hammett Roberts Idaho Falls (2) Twin Falls, Burley, Aberdeen

  19. Referral Form • We will sending this form with the family we refer to you agency. • We ask that when you provide services to the family, you sign and date it and send back with the family. • This form provides documentation that we are connecting families to community resources.

  20. Migrant Seasonal Head Start CMT • West Idaho: • El Venadito Center Coordinator: Veronica Mang 815 E. 9th Education Coordinator: Adriana CornejoWeiser, ID 83672 Family Service Advocate: Maria Negrete(208) 549-1187(208) 414-3093 fax • La Adelita Center Coordinator: Roseanna Sanchez22730 Farmway Rd. #112 Education Coordinator: Rolando AguirreCaldwell, ID  83605 Family Service Advocate: Nohemi Pena(208) 459-6536(208) 459-3140 fax • El Meraco Center Regional Service Coordinator: Mary Rodriguez317 Happy Day Blvd. Education Coordinator: Claudia Ramirez/Joanna FrancisCaldwell Id 83607 Family Service Advocate: Josephina Perales/Maria SalasCaldwell, ID 83607208-454-1652 • 208-459-0416 Fax

  21. Central Idaho • El Arcoiris Center Coordinator: Maria Guitierrez3505 Airbase Rd. Education Coordinator: Milagros VelaMt. Home, ID 83647 Family Service Advocate: Maria L. Juarez(208) 587-9171(208) 587-9354 fax • Jardin de los Niños Center Coordinator: Gabriella Arevalo8712 OldHwy 30 EducationCoordinator: Hammett, ID 83627 Family Service Advocate: Marisol Juarez(208) 366-2714 (208) 366-2730 fax • Felipe Cabral Center Coordinator: Marisela Lee1122 Washington St. So.      Education Coordinator: VacantTwin Falls, ID 83301 Family Service Advocate: Carmen Castillo(208) 734-9359 fax • Emiliano Zapata Center Coordinator: Rosa Castro1319 Normal Ave. Education Coordinator: Elvira CejaBurley, ID 83318 Family Service Advocate: Maria Magana(208) 678-3288(208) 677-3241 fax

  22. East Idaho • El Castillito Center Coordinator: Aide Sandoval350 G. St.                Education Coordinator: Analilia SanchezIdaho Falls, ID 83402           Family Service Advocate: Maheli Cruz(208) 522-6236               (208) 524-5994 fax • La Estrellita Center Coordinator: Jessica Franck3491 West 81st North Education Coordinator: Laura Cortez/Maria MoralesIdaho Falls, ID 83402 Family Service Advocate: Irma Islas, Maria Ortega(208) 524-1339(208) 524-1352 fax • Manuel Cavazos Center Coordinator: Virginia AvilaPO Box 731 Education Coordinator: Blanca Nava555 South 4th East  Family Service Advocate: Veronica CarrilloAberdeen, ID 83210 (208) 397-4190(208) 397-4191 fax • Caritas de Angel Center Coordinator: Maria Ojeda653 North 2858 East Education Coordinator: Beatriz ChavezRoberts, ID 83444 Family Service Advocate: Lorena Reyes(208) 228-6048(208) 228-6176 fax

  23. What we are asking of you?

  24. What would you like from us?

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