The Improvement Association

Head start during The 2022- 2023 school year, 228 children were provided head start services. Of our total enrollment, 10% of funded enrollment were diagnosed as children with disabilities. Head start provides comprehensive services to all children in preparation for kindergarten. Services include education, health and nutrition, mental health, dental, and parental involvement. Supportive services are also provided to move families toward self-sufficiency.

Workforce development workforce development initiative enrolled 30 customers. Provided workshops to build self-esteem and job search skills, case management, and job development and placement. Thirty enrollees completed The 5-week workshop session; 29 were placed in employment; 1 were enrolled in educational program.

Parents as teachers - maternal, infant & early childhood home visiting program provided home-visiting services to 60 families with 30 families having high needs; pat/miechv teaches parents to become their children's first teachers. They also conduct developmental screenings and provide referral resources for housing, health, mental health, employment, etc. Families receive 1 - 2 monthly visits and more in crises. Social connections are made with children and families when they attend monthly group connections that teach parents and provide activities in a group setting.