Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

This program is designed to help families make informed decisions about child care including referral listings of child care providers. Referrals are not recommendations and do not relate to quality of child care. The responsibility of exploring and determining the best child care provider is solely upon families seeking child care. Website also provides information on child care training and financial assistance opportunities.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

A network of providers who work to enhance the ability of parents and caregivers to stimulate, protect, and nurture children. In order to lower the incidences of child abuse and neglect, increase effective parenting, and improve family health and well-being via parent education trainings, strengthening linkages among providers, and improving access to support for all families. Coordinated enrollment into subsidized preschool, including Head Start and Preschool Promise. Serves as the Coordinate Early Learning Hub for the county.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head Start sites are located in Boring, Canby, Estacada, Gladstone, Milwaukie (2 sites), Molalla, Oregon City (3 sites), and Sandy.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start and Early Head Start works with children and families to promote children’s growth in the areas of social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. Involves families in every aspect of their child’s development, including facilitating program involvement, accessing local resources, and collaborating with community partners. Head Start centers serve children and families in Scappoose, St. Helens, Vernonia, Rainier, Clatskanie, Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside, and Tillamook. Early Head Start provides services in Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook Counties.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families, including developmental screening. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes, parent support, and networking. Head Start sites are located in Lincoln City, Newport, and Toledo.

Tribal Head Start offers all-day and year-round preschool, providing a multicultural classroom experience.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Offers a developmentally appropriate and Native American culturally relevant preschool experience. Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promotes healthy families and communities by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing eduactional, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head start sites are located in Baker City, Elgin, La Grand and Union. Early Head Start classroom and home visiting services are also available for families with children 0-3 years old.

Head Start and ECEAP services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to children and families, including developmental screening. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes, parent support and networking. Partial-day and full-day services provided. Program accommodates children with special needs or disabilities.

Operates 29 child care centers located on school district grounds in Clark and Cowlitz Counties, including before and after school care, full day care, Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschool programs, and care for children with mild illnesses. Also provides information on child care expense assistance.

This program is designed to help families make informed decisions about child care, including referral listings of child care providers. Referrals are not recommendations and do not relate to quality of child care. The responsibility of exploring and determining the best child care provider is solely upon families seeking child care.

Provides a food pantry, a clothing closet for children, public computers, and, information and referral. Head Start and child care are also provided.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

A home-based Head Start option is available for those who live in rural areas of Harney County.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head Start classrooms are located in Eugene, Florence, Junction City, Lowell, Oakridge, and Springfield.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head Start sites are located in Dayton, McMinnville, Newberg, Sheridan, and Yamhill.

Provides education and child care services for children. Service options include full and part time care, and full day ECEAP Preschool. The Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a comprehensive preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head Start sites are located in Albany (2 sites), Corvallis, Crawfordsville, Foster, Harrisburg, Jefferson, Lebanon, and Philomath.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal-setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Locations in Bonanza, Klamath Falls, Merrill, and Lakeview.

Lower Columbia College (LCC) offers bachelor's of applied science and associate degrees, and a wide variety of professional certificates. Over 90 program options are available. Also offered: Basic Education for Adults, English as a Second Language, testing services, and non-credit corporate and continuing education courses. Disability Support Services offers support to students requiring accommodations to academic programs and activities. LCC also hosts an Early Learning Center, offering state licensed childcare services for students and employees.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head Start sites are located in Ontario, and Vale.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network. Head Start sites are located in Stevenson, Hood River (mulitiple sites), Klickitat, Goldendale, The Dalles (2 sites), Tygh Valley, and White Salmon.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental engagement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families, including developmental screening. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking. Head Start classrooms in Bend, La Pine, Prineville, and Redmond.

Classes meet four days per week throughout the school year and may be either half- or full-day depending on location. Children receive individualized education. Children receive individualized education. Families are supported in developing family partnership agreements. Provides limited school bus transportation for children to most sites. Parents can participate in parent committee meetings, volunteering, attending educational sessions, having home visits, working toward meeting their family goals, and participating in Policy Council, which shares governance of the program with the NeighborImpact board.

Healthy Families is a voluntary home-visiting program that offers services to families of newborns. The program seeks to ensure healthy, thriving children and caring, nurturing families through education and guidance.

Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children ages 3-5 through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families, with a special focus on helping preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school. Parental involvement is emphasized.

Oregon Head Start Pre-Kindergarten (OPK) was established in 1987 as the state counterpart to the federal Head Start program. The state's Department of Education and the regional Head Start office govern the program collaboratively. OPK adheres to all federal Head Start Performance Standards.

NCESD does not operate its own Head Start/OPK program, but provides referrals to local providers and preschools.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking. Head Start sites are located in Bandon, Brookings, Charleston, Coos Bay, Coquille, Gold Beach, North Bend, Port Orford, and Reedsport.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include goal setting and support, parenting classes and opportunities for parents to network.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking.

Portland Public Schools provides Head Start services for low-income families at 9 sites.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families, including developmental screening. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking. Head Start sites are located in Ashland, Cave Junction, Central Point, Eagle Point, Grants Pass, Medford, Phoenix, and White City.

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is Washington State's Head Start. ECEAP is a comprehensive preschool and social services program with the goal of ensuring children who enter kindergarten are ready to succeed. All preschool and ECEAP students receive a whole-child, family focused preschool program. Activities are designed to stimulate learning and development with the use of crafts, puzzles, toys, music and field trips. Meals and snacks are provided and meet the nutritional requirements of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting, by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes, parent support and networking.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting, by providing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes, parent support and networking.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking.

Head Start services promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children in a classroom setting and by providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to children and families. Parental involvement is emphasized. Services for parents include parenting classes and parent support and networking.

Provides an online tool to find Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant, Seasonal Head Start, and American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start programs.

Program offers early childhood education for children 2 ½ to 5 years of age.Welcomes children from the broader community, accepts DCYF subsidies, as well as offer need-based discounts to help keep early childhood education affordable for all families. Also believes in children’s innate curiosity and desire to learn while using an emergent curriculum that encourages children to ask questions and think critically. Places a strong focus on social and emotional growth, including building empathy, perspective-taking, and conflict resolution skills.