EASTERN OREGON HEAD START2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT

Offering dedicated services to Baker and Union Counties since 1968

Dear Community Members,

I want to share with you little about myself and my work at Head Start. I began my career at Head Start in 1991 as a teacher. I taught for eleven years and then moved into the Education Supervisor position. I held this position for seven years before becoming the Program Director. I have been in this position for the past four years.

Over the years I have observed many changes in our Head Start program, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to providing high quality comprehensive services to children and families. With the economic climate being the way it is, our waiting list has increased for families needing our services. We will have 177 enrolled children in Union and Baker Counties in the 2013-2014 school year. We were able to save slots for next year even with our sequester cuts.

Our program always sets many goals for ourselves, but last year we began focusing on the collaboration with school districts and the community to improve “school readiness” for children transitioning into kindergarten. Although, Eastern Oregon Head Start has always prepared children for public school, it should be noted that we are meeting the rigorous requirements and continuing to provide a high quality program.

I would like to thank all of our Community Partners that have supported us and continue to do so! Sincerely,Jan GoodrickDirectorEastern Oregon Head Start

Quality Instruction

Health and Nutrition Services

Social Services

Our Holistic Approach

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PUBLIC REPORTEastern Oregon Head Start is a FederallyAnd State funded program that providescomprehensive services for families in

Union and Baker Counties

Head Start Grant 2011-

2012

BUDGET EXPENDITURES 2012-2013

Total Budget: $1,669,228 (includes CACFP Reimbursement)

44%

34%

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7%4% 3% 7%

Personnel (Salaries)

Personnel (Fringe)

Travel

Supplies

Facilities

Other

Indirect Costs

Personnel (Salaries) 734,638 Personnel (Fringe) 564,346 Travel 26,969 Supplies 109,838 Facilities 64,075 Other 51,802 Indirect Costs 117,560

Total Budget 1,669,228

SERVCES FOR OUR CHILDREN

Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Head Start staff recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. We welcome parent involvement in Head Start activities, and work as partners with parents to help all children progress.

Head Start staff members give all children love, acceptance, understanding, and the opportunity to learn and experience success. Head Start children socialize with others, solve problems, and have other experiences which help them become self-confident. The children also improve their listening and speaking skills, including specialized services for Dual Language Learners.

SERVCES FOR OUR CHILDREN

At Head Start, children spend time in stimulating settings where they form good habits and enjoy playing with toys and working on tasks with classmates. Children will leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, and ready to succeed.

Head Start children are examined by skilled professionals for any health problems. Professionals will arrange vision and hearing tests and any needed immunizations. Head Start offers a nutrition assessment and dental exams as well. Children with health needs receive follow-up care. Mental, behavioral health and other services are available for children and families who wish to receive them.

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PARENTS ARE A CHILD’S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHERS

Head Start offers parents opportunities and support as they identify and meet their own goals, nurture their children in the context of their families and cultures, and advocate for communities that support children and families of all cultures.

The Head Start staff recognize parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. We welcome parent involvement in Head Start activities, and will work as partners with you to help your child progress.

The following are a few examples of our commitment to parent involvement in our program:

-Monthly Policy Council meetings -Activity nights-Monthly parent club meetings -Parent trainings-ESL courses for adults -Community garden -Dealing with difficult behavior classes -Nutrition classes -Field trips -Special class days

The Children We Serve:

202 Cumulative enrolled 177 Monthly enrollment129 Below poverty line 21 Homeless 34 Hispanic or Latino 16 Biracial/Multi-racial 24 American Indian 41 Three year olds161 Four year olds

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• 100% had health insurance• 96% were up to date with all

preventive health care• 100% received needed medical

follow up• 100% were up to date with all

immunizations• 95% received a dental exam• 93% of dental follow up was

completed• 100% were screened for vision

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Our successes with children in health that completed the

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Our Success in Transitioning Students and Families into Kindergarten: School Readiness

Eastern Oregon Head Start serves families within the context of their community. We strive to collaborate with community partners and local school districts in order to

provide the highest level of services to children and families.

Head Start has formal transition agreements in place with local school districts Head Start Teachers:

Attend individual planning meetings Visit Kindergartens with the children Provide documentation to the public schools Work with parents to ensure smooth transition into public schools

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Please continue to support your local Head Start!

Please call 541-962-3622 for any inquiries