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Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc

Sumter County Head Start/Early Head Start The services of the Agency's Head Start program are based on a philosophy that a child can benefit most from a comprehensive program designed to foster age- appropriate development and remedy problems that inhibit progress. The agency recognizes that the child's entire family as well as the community must be involved in the education and growth stimulation process. Program design emphasizes the strengths and unique experience of each child.

The family, perceived as the principle influence on the child's development, is a direct participant in the program Local communities are encouraged to provide input on the program design including goals, objectives, and standards for a comprehensive program. Program design is bases on the premise that all children share certain needs and that children of eligible families, in particular, can benefit from a comprehensive development service to meet those needs. Head Start meets many of the identified needs for childcare and child growth and development. The center- based program design allows parents the opportunity to seek and maintain employment, attend job training, improve parenting skills, and further their education. These opportunities form the foundation for attainment of personal and family self-sufficiency.

Sumter County Head Start/ Early Head Start service 239 students and families; this is including Head Start, Early Head Start and pregnant mothers. The program age (HS) - 3yrs & 4yrs (EHS) 6 weeks to 3 yrs old. Pregnant mothers in their first trimester. The Head Start, Early Head Start is also enrolling children with disabilities. For information about Head Start, Early Head Start program please contact Ms. Krystal Austin @ 229-924- 7666 or you can make a visit to the site located at 802 Ashby Street Americus, GA. 31709 in the old Eastview School building. •To complete the registration procedure, we ask all applicants to bring: •A certified copy of the child's birth certificate (with file number) •A copy of all family income verification that can be left at the center (preferably Income Tax forms) •Disability Diagnosis (IEP, IFSP, or medical documentation if applicable) •Child's care certificate #3231 (immunization record) •Medicaid Card (if feasible) A copy of EPSDT screening if on Medicaid (Health Check) •Pregnant woman need to bring proof of their income.


October 2009
October is Head Start Awareness Month
	Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc Sumter County Head Start/Early Head Start The services of the Agency's Head Start program are based on a philosophy that a child can benefit most from a comprehensive program designed to foster age- appropriate development and remedy problems that inhibit progress. The agency recognizes that the child's entire family as well as the community must be involved in the education and growth stimulation process. Program design emphasizes the strengths and unique experience of each child. The family, perceived as the principle influence on the child's development, is a direct participant in the program Local communities are encouraged to provide input on the program design including goals, objectives, and standards for a comprehensive program. Program design is bases on the premise that all children share certain needs and that children of eligible families, in particular, can benefit from a comprehensive development service to meet those needs. Head Start meets many of the identified needs for childcare and child growth and development. The center- based program design allows parents the opportunity to seek and maintain employment, attend job training, improve parenting skills, and further their education. These opportunities form the foundation for attainment of personal and family self-sufficiency. Sumter County Head Start/ Early Head Start service 239 students and families; this is including Head Start, Early Head Start and pregnant mothers. The program age (HS) - 3yrs & 4yrs (EHS) 6 weeks to 3 yrs old. Pregnant mothers in their first trimester. The Head Start, Early Head Start is also enrolling children with disabilities. For information about Head Start, Early Head Start program please contact Ms. Krystal Austin @ 229-924- 7666 or you can make a visit to the site located at 802 Ashby Street Americus, GA. 31709 in the old Eastview School building. •To complete the registration procedure, we ask all applicants to bring: •A certified copy of the child's birth certificate (with file number) •A copy of all family income verification that can be left at the center (preferably Income Tax forms) •Disability Diagnosis (IEP, IFSP, or medical documentation if applicable) •Child's care certificate #3231 (immunization record) •Medicaid Card (if feasible) A copy of EPSDT screening if on Medicaid (Health Check) •Pregnant woman need to bring proof of their income.
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