WHAT IS HEAD START?
The NWCA Head Start program has been serving families in Northwestern Minnesota since 1965. Currently, our Head Start and Early Head Start programs serve more than 280 children each year in Marshall, Kittson, Roseau and Lake of the Woods Counties.
Head Start and Early Head Start are state and federally funded programs for children birth to age 5 and pregnant mothers.
We offer family-oriented programs, which provide services to families including information in the areas of education, health, mental health, nutrition, disabilities, parent involvement and family services.
These programs deliver comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, giving priority to low income families and families of children with special needs.
Head Start believes that parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. Parent involvement in all aspects of the program is essential and strongly encouraged.
THE HEADSTART ADVANTAGE
- Better academic performance
- Healthier and happier children
- Strengthened family bonds
MISSION STATEMENT
Northwest Community Action(NWCA) Head Start seeks to assist children in achieving appropriate physical and developmental growth, increase self-confidence, and to improve and expand each child’s ability to think, reason, and communicate with others.
NWCA Head Start also seeks to assist parents and families to improve their parenting skills, self-sufficiency, and the conditions in which they live, learn, and work.
JOIN OUR TEAM
VOLUNTEER
At Head Start, we believe every child deserves the best possible start in life.
Come join our dedicated and talented team in serving children and their families in a compassionate care setting, providing age appropriate high-quality services.
In addition to the opportunity to help children and families, Head Start provides its staff with many professional development opportunities, so employees can fulfill their own goals.
Volunteers are critical to the success of Head Start. Volunteers can be professionals, non-professionals, parents, family members, members of the community, or anyone choosing to give a few hours of time.
Volunteers assist with classroom activities, upkeep, playground supervision, parent education and other tasks to support Head Start children and their families.
