Program areas at HSGD
Child education:head Start program provides comprehensive child development, social, health and nutritional services to low income children and families. Educational program provides a rich learning environment designed to stimulate the child's cognitive, literacy, physical and social needs while addressing nutritional and health needs. Children have access to computers and become adept at using them as learning tools. Head Start works with parents and other family members to encourage job training, skill development and access to community resources. 2,603 children and 2,420 families served.
Community:funding from community sources for programs that support child education and family services such as dual language, stem (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiative, and parent engagement.
Food programs:department of agriculture child and adult care food program (cacfp) provides food service program for children in the Head Start program. Meals are served family-style in classrooms. 2,020 children were provided meals - breakfast, lunch and snack.
Discretionary: funding from donors to support agency initiatives for employee engagement, community outreach and early childhood education awareness.