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1 COMMUlSriTY ITEWSLETTER <br />SUMMER 1989 <br />West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board <br />HEAD START AVAILABLE TO SUBURBAN CHILDREN <br />Head Start is a nationally recognized <br />program. It helps children develop a <br />positive self-concept Head Start gives <br />children a chance to start school with <br />the confidence and skills they need. It is <br />a free comprehensive child and family <br />development program for low income <br />preschool children and their families. <br />about themselves and their community. <br />Children participate in the program six <br />hours a day, two or three days a week, <br />from September through May. At mid­ <br />year, children who have attended two <br />days a week exchange places with <br />children on a three^ay schedule. <br />Head Start is available at no cost to <br />eligible families. Families aie eligible if <br />they: <br />• Live in Hennepin County; <br />• Have children between 3 and 5 years <br />old; ^ <br />Head Start is a comprehensive program. <br />It is an educational program for <br />preschool children. They learn to get <br />along with other children, explore their <br />environment and prepare for school. <br />Head Start also provides health and <br />nutrition programs. <br />There is strong parent involvement in <br />• Meet Federal income guideline <br />Head Start stresses that parents arw the <br />prime teachers of their children. The <br />program provides an environment where <br />parents can learn with their children <br />the Head Start program. Parents <br />participate in the classroom and in <br />policy making. <br />. j parents can i <br />If you are interested in applying for <br />Head Start call 823-6361 for an <br />application. <br />4