Head Start is Utah Community Action’s largest program and has been recognized at the state level as the Best Public Preschool in Utah. It is an accredited program delivering comprehensive early education services to income-eligible families in the Salt Lake and Tooele Counties. The program includes Head Start, which serves children ages 3-5, and Early Head Start, which serves children ages 0-3. Head Start and Early Head Start provide educational activities, medical and dental referral services, nutritious meals, and self-reliance services for the entire family. Our program focuses on preparing students for future school success while supporting the whole household.
One of Head Start’s Advantages is the program engages parents and caretakers as their child’s first and foremost educator. Head Start prepares children for Kindergarten, one of the most important transitions for our students. Each year Head Start hosts a Kindergarten Fair, to connect families and students with community resources, learn about parent engagement, the HS curriculum, and families receive support for registering for Kindergarten.
This year, to engage families safely, HS shifted the Kindergarten Fair to a week long virtual event. Parents will have access to the “Ready. Set. Go. Kindergarten Week” Website about Kindergarten transition, registration information, district resources, and their school choice.
Utah Community Action will also have live streams to connect parents with Kindergarten teachers around the valley. Students will be able to engage in a Learning Jamboree with music, dance, math, and literacy games.
“As a program, we encourage and support families to become advocates and leaders in their
community. Through Head Start’s Policy Council, parents can learn more about the Head Start program and help make decisions for our program’s policies and procedures. During our Kindergarten Week, we actively connect our families to community resources, including the State PTA. Educating our families on the importance of engaging in their child’s education through leadership opportunities is one of the many ways we support families in advocating for their student”
To learn more about Utah Community Action visit, https://www.utahca.org/ Community Engagement.
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