Foundation for Early Childhood Education

Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) are funded to Foundationfor ECE indirectly. LACOE (LA Co Office of Education) is the Grantee, and Foundation operates as a sub-recipient. HS & EHS services are provided, at no cost to eligible families and children. Eligibility is prioritized to serve children of families with highest risk factors. first. Priority is rated with low- income, homelessness, foster children, at-risk family factors (DCFS, CPS), and children with disabilities. Children are age eligible at 18 months, to 5 years of age (or their kindergarten eligibility date). See Schedule O for further details.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funded through the CDSS provides meals to children at school. This no cost program provides breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack at school each day. Healthy heating supports their overall develop and promotes the establishment of healthy eating habits at a young age. Meals are typically served in a family style setting, with children and adults sitting around the table. The program provides daily meals that are, high in nutrients, low in fats, salt and sugar. See Schedule O for further details.

The California State Preschool is funded by the California Department of Education (CDE) Child Development Division and is a free part day (3 hour) comprehensive child development program that is partnered with our Head Start program, to offer a longer day, 7 hours of service, Monday Friday 175 school days each program year.Program serves 3-to-4-year-old children from low-income families residing inthe local community. Priority is given to children of families with open cases with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), as space is available. State Preschool provides free meals and snacks to children enrolled in the program and also provides education to parents and encourages them to participate in the program.