Helping People.
Changing Lives.
Head Start &
Early Head Start
2018-2019 Annual Report
South Plains Community Action Association
PO Box 610
Levelland, Texas 79336
Head Start & Early Head Start
Levelland Administration
410 Houston
Levelland, Texas 79336
(806) 894-2207
Lubbock Administration
1611 Avenue M
Lubbock, Texas 79401
(806) 762-8815
Head Start & Early Head Start provides comprehensive services to infants,
toddlers and preschooler's ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and some pregnant
women. Families of children and pregnant women are selected for
enrollment based on eligibility and are not assessed fees or co-pays for any
services. The Community Assessment (CA) is comprised of our service area
data used in strategic planning, priority setting, program outcomes and
improvements. Each county’s demographic data, socioeconomic status,
number of children eligible for HS/EHS, education services, healthcare
access, etc. were assessed to help determine the makeup of the service area
for the program. SPCAA Head Start and Early Head Start service area is
comprised of 12 counties in the South Plains region with a population of
422,165 residents. The completed Community Assessment reported an
adverse childhood experiences (ACES) score of being high risk in which it
exceeds the rate for the State of Texas in all ACE communities. Indicators
include poverty, teen pregnancy and the rate of child abuse. Key findings to
bring about awareness decreased number of program eligible children, rates
of confirmed victims of abuse have increased in all but two counties, some
areas lack basic health services, most homelessness is due to unemployment
and the number of slots needed for childcare availability has increased.
COMMUNITY Assessment
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Number of Children with a Medical Home
South Plains Head Start 1142
South Plains Early Head Start 217
YWCA CCP 155
Number of Children up-to-date on EPSDT
South Plains Head Start 1115
South Plains Early Head Start 208
YWCA CCP 152
Number of Children up-to-date on Immunizations
South Plains Head Start 1136
South Plains Early Head Start 203
YWCA CCP 157
HEALTH Initiative
Number of Children with a Dental Home
South Plains Head Start 1140
South Plains Early Head Start 216
YWCA CCP 154
PARENT Involvement
SPCAA-HS/EHS believes gains made by the child in Head Start builds upon the
family and community. To achieve this goal, SPCAA-HS/EHS provides various
opportunities for parent(s), guardian(s), and other family member(s) to
participate in the program. Through a variety of methods, parents can
demonstrate involvement within the program including, but not limited to:
Parent Meetings, Family Activity Days, Resource Fairs, Parent Engagement
Activities (PEAs) using Ready Rosie, Family Literacy, assisting in the classroom,
local Parent Committees and Policy Council.
Family Literacy also includes avenues for adult learning. Parents can help
ensure the SPCAA-HS/EHS Literacy Program is successful by: being a guest
reader at the child’s center, participating in Career days at the local center,
and engaging in the weekly backpack activities that are sent home with their
child.
Developmentally appropriate practices are adhered to throughout the year
with children that inspire parents to set goals with their children and foster
achievement. Advocating for parent involvement can help develop a
relationship with the child’s teacher and administrators. At SPCAA Head Start/
Early Head Start it is important for the program to envision parents as
partners in the education of his or her child.
To further develop strong partnerships, the program allows
opportunities for community involvement in the Head Start & Early
Head Start Centers. Throughout the year, visits from principals of local
school districts, staff from doctor/dentists offices, first responders,
librarians etc. may be found in classrooms volunteering to assist in
developing a social setting that will enable the child to participate fully
and create teachable moments for children and families.
COMMUNITY Involvement
Parent
Involvement
2018-2019
Our Community
2018-2019
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SCHOOL READINESS Goals
The program will develop strategies to accomplish the goals set forth
below to support the organization’s commitment in the development,
partnerships, and organization enrichment of Helping People,
Changing Lives.
Encourage broader workforce participation among Head Start and
Early Head Start families to lead towards self-sufficiency. Provide
referrals and education to families in maintaining eligibility for
supplemental programs when needed.
SPCAA to seek EHS expansion funds as they are released by the
Office of Head Start.
Continue to strengthen the partnership with local school districts
in order to bridge the achievement gap.
Positive parental influences such as social programs and parent
education offered in conjunction with nurturance for children.
PROGRAM Goals
South Plains Community Action Head Start/Early Head Start aims to prepare
each student and family with the understanding of the concept and application
of being school ready. The 2018-2019 goals provide a framework relevant to
future encounters after the Head Start experience and into the public school
setting.
Approaches to Learning
Child manages feelings and emotions with
support of familiar adults and with increasing
independence.
Social and Emotional Development
Child develops a sense of belonging through
relationships with others and engages in and
maintains positive interactions and relationships
with other children.
Language and Literacy
Child recognizes pictures and some symbols, signs, or words and identifies
letters of the alphabet and produces correct sounds
associated with letters.
Cognition
Child uses matching and sorting of objects or people to
understand similar and different characteristics and
identifies, describes, compares, and composes shapes.
Perceptual, Motor and Physical Development
Child uses safe behaviors with support from adults and demonstrates
knowledge of personal safety practices and routines.
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On April 1, 2019, SPCAA received a Notice of Award to provide Head
Start and Early Head Start services in Midland County. Two facilities
were identified as Big Spring Street and Carver. The breakdown of
participants includes 119 Head Start children and 56 Early Head Start
students to include infants, toddlers, and pregnant clients. The
agency was given a 60-day transition period to begin operations on
June 1, 2019. With the assistance of South Plains staff, both Head
Start and Early Head Start center base services launched September
9, 2019.
South Plains Community Action has partnered with Midland College
to include 20 children out of the 119 Head Start children for the
service area. Midland College strives to provide a safe, healthy, and
stimulating physical environment that considers the developmental
needs and interests of each child, as well as the needs and interests
of the family.
MIDLAND Acquisition
To reach children in most need, SPCAA has partnered with local school
districts to help impact children to become school ready. The following
chart gives an overview with the funded enrollment of each school
district.
PARTNERING Agencies
Midland
Texas
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Partner Name Principal Funded Enrollment
Brownfield ISD Paul Coronado 140
Crosbyton ISD Sharon West 16
Floydada ISD Wayne Morren 51
Levelland ISD Sky Tucker 101
Littlefield ISD Jan Richards 46
Midland College Lori Smith 20
Morton ISD Rena Ramos 15
Muleshoe ISD Letti Tovar 58
Ropes ISD Danny McNabb 34
Slaton ISD Felicia Boyd 56
Smyer ISD Tony Igo 17
Sudan ISD DeAnn Wilson 22
YWCA Legacy Regina Culver 123
YWCA CCP Legacy Regina Culver 22
YWCA CCP CDC Regina Culver 74
YWCA O’Neil Regina Culver 17
FINANCIAL Information
Myatt, Blume, and Associates conducted a financial audit for year end
February 2019 to include Head Start and Early Head Start programs and
YWCA Child Care Partnership (CCP). Based on the information gathered for
reporting and internal controls, Myatt, Blume, and Associates have found
the programs to have met the requirements of all applicable Head Start
Program Performance Standards, laws, regulations, and policy
requirements.
MONITORING Review
2018-2019
12 Month Expenditures for SPCAA HS/EHS & EHS-CCP
South Plains HS South Plains EHS EHS-CCP
Personnel $3,113,616.82 $1,273,535.96 $254,731.68
Fringe $976,077.78 $377,103.66 $69,041.27
Travel $48,075.57 $20,076.41 $24,111.50
Equipment $33,754.06 $0.00 $0.00
Supplies $188,667.19 $200,227.44 $57,210.02
Contractual $2,041.83 $254.53 $181.06
Other Costs $965,587.68 $282,998.90 $51,978.39
Partnerships $2,596,516.11 $0.00 $1,284,321.19
Indirect Costs $346,174.96 $133,345.10 $29,901.61
2018-2019
Total of Public and Private Funds
South Plains HS South Plains EHS EHS-CCP
Public OHS Fed. Funding $8,270,512.00 $2,287,542.00 $1,771,476.72
Non-Federal Share $2,067,628.00 $571,885.50 $442,869.18
Covenant Grant $29,321.74 (for HS, EHS & EHS-CCP)
Public USDA Funding $272,640.74 (for HS and EHS)
2019-2020 Proposed Budgets
South Plains HS $8,417,368
South Plains EHS $2,325,023
EHS-CCP $1,805,475
Midland HS $972,135
Midland EHS $747,048
Midland Startup $569,392
Total $14,836,441
2018-2019
Services Provided
South Plains HS South Plains EHS EHS-CCP
Total Children/Families Served 1,165 238 167
Funded Enrollment Slots 1,030 112 96
Average Monthly Enrollment 100% 100% 100%
Eligible Children Served 85% 91% 98%
Received Medical Services 95% 87% 91%
Received Dental Services 94% 90% 92%
Children with Health Insurance 96% 90% 99%
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GRANT FUNDING Highlight
Since 2015, Covenant has provided SPCAA with $138,500 in
funds to address medical, dental and mental health needs
of Early Head Start and Head Start children.