Transcript Community Council of Idaho

Migrant Seasonal
Head Start
http://www.communitycouncilofidaho.org/home
OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE
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Our mission is to provide families with resources and
opportunities in education, housing, health and employment.
Our purpose is to improve the cultural, social, and economic
status of the people we serve through the following services
and activities.
Civil Rights Advocacy
Workforce Preparation
Education
Social Services
Housing Opportunities
Economic and Community Development
Health Services
Cultural Awareness
What is Migrant & Seasonal
Head Start?
It is an Early Childhood Education
Program for Migrant and Seasonal Farm
worker children and their families
dedicated to promoting the success of
their children in school and later in life.
We offer a comprehensive service
program for children and families that
include: Early Childhood Education,
Nutrition, and Health Wellness.
Who Qualifies for the services?
Children birth - five years of age, who have not attended
kindergarten
 Family income meets Federal Low Income Guidelines
The family's primary income comes from agricultural work as
defined by Head Start Performance Standard
Enrollment priority may be extended to children of Migrant
Families
Priority consideration is available for families of children with
disabilities
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Enrollment: 797 Children
◦ 591 slots are for Migrant Families
◦ 206 slots are for Seasonal Families
What is considered a Family?
All persons living in the household
who are:
 Supported by the income of the parent(s)
or guardian(s) of the participating child
and
 Related to the parent(s) or guardian(s) by
blood, marriage, or adoption
 Guardian means a person "legally
responsible for the child"
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What is Considered Income?
Cash income includes earned income,
military income, veteran's benefits, social
security benefits, unemployment
compensation, and public assistance
benefits
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What are Agricultural
Activities?
Activities related to the production and
harvesting of tree and field crops or supports the
crop production such as irrigation, crop
protection, and operation of farm machinery
 Production and harvesting of tree and field crops,
including preparing the soil, planting, cultivation,
picking, packing, canning and processing as well as
production and harvesting of greenhouse and
nursery products
 Dairy work does qualify but the person cannot
work directly with cows.
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What is the Difference Between Migrant &
Seasonal Farmworker Families?
A Migrant Farmworker Family is a family
that has changed their residency in the
past two years for the purpose of
working in agricultural activities
 Seasonal Farmworker Family is a family
who has maintained residency, but that
their primary income comes from work
related to agriculture
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What do I need to bring to have my
child eligible for the program?
Current and past rent and/or utility bills in the family
name
 Any legal documentation showing the family's
residency for the past two years
 Your child's current immunization records
 Proof of income for the past twelve months or past
year, such as:
 W-2 Forms
Pay Stubs
Verifiable written statements from employers
Current Public Assistance Verification
And unearned income forms, such as Child Support,
SSI,
Unemployment, Military Income, or Veteran's Benefits
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Services
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Child Development & Health
◦ Early Childhood Education
◦ Mental Health
◦ Health
◦ Nutrition
◦ Disabilities
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Family & Community
◦ Family
◦ Community
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Program Design & Management
◦ Fiscal
◦ Human Resources
◦ Governance
◦ Transportation
◦ Systems
Family & Community
Staff help families to develop goals
to better their lives.
Assistance is provided in the
referral process to aid families with
special needs.
Parents can
participate in
Policy Council,
Home Visits,
parent
meetings,
Health
Services
Advisory
Committee
and more.
Parents are
encouraged to
volunteer in
and out of the
center.
Early childhood education
COGNITIVE SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
LITERACY
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Health Services
Healthy habits like hand
washing and tooth brushing
are incorporated.
Screenings are provided to identify
and prevent health problems.
The Case Manager assists the
family with follow-up and finding
resources if needed.
Parents are encouraged to be
strong advocates for themselves,
their family, and their community.
Children with Disabilities
HSPS 1308.5 – “…actively locate and
recruit children with disabilities.
 Required to meet 10% enrollment of
children with disabilities
 MSHS strives to reach agreements with
LEA’s regarding summer services/referrals
for children identified in the program
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Nutrition Services
Children receive healthy meals and
snacks throughout the day
I Am Moving I Am Learning: Proactive
approach for addressing childhood
obesity in Head Start children.
Color Me Healthy: Preschool
curriculum. Provides fun, innovative,
interactive learning opportunities on
healthy eating and physical activity.
Family Style Meals: Children are
encouraged to make his or her own
food choices based on individual
appetites and preferences.
Summer Programs
Winter Programs
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All 11 centers
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May to November
Birth to 5 years
10 hours per day
5 days a week
Family Literacy – Idaho
Falls
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November to March
8 hours a day
Parent Participation
5 days a week
TANF – Caldwell
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November to March
15 preschool children
6 hour program
5 days a week
Operation Schedules
Curriculums
The Creative Curriculum
 Transportation & Pedestrian Safety
 Personal Safety – Talking About Touching
 Cavity Free Kids
 I Am Moving I am Learning
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Where are our Head Start Centers
Located?
Weiser
Caldwell (2)
Nampa
Mountain Home
Hammett
Twin Falls, Burley, Aberdeen
Roberts
Idaho Falls (2)
Referral Form
We will sending this form with the family
we refer to you agency.
 We ask that when you provide services
to the family, you sign and date it and send
back with the family.
 This form provides documentation that
we are connecting families to community
resources.
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Migrant Seasonal Head Start CMT
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West Idaho:
◦ El Venadito
815 E. 9th
Weiser, ID 83672
(208) 549-1187
(208) 414-3093 fax
Center Coordinator:Veronica Mang
Education Coordinator: Adriana Cornejo
Family Service Advocate: Maria Negrete
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Center Coordinator: Roseanna Sanchez
Education Coordinator: Rolando Aguirre
Family Service Advocate: Nohemi Pena
La Adelita
22730 Farmway Rd. #112
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-6536
(208) 459-3140 fax
◦ El Meraco Center
317 Happy Day Blvd.
Caldwell Id 83607
Caldwell, ID 83607
208-454-1652
◦ 208-459-0416 Fax
Regional Service Coordinator: Mary Rodriguez
Education Coordinator: Claudia Ramirez/Joanna Francis
Family Service Advocate: Josephina Perales/Maria Salas
Central Idaho
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El Arcoiris
3505 Airbase Rd.
Mt. Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-9171
(208) 587-9354 fax
Center Coordinator: Maria Guitierrez
Education Coordinator: Milagros Vela
Family Service Advocate: Maria L. Juarez
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Jardin de los Niños
8712 Old Hwy 30
Hammett, ID 83627
(208) 366-2714
(208) 366-2730 fax
Center Coordinator: Gabriella Arevalo
Education Coordinator:
Family Service Advocate: Marisol Juarez
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Felipe Cabral
1122 Washington St. So.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-9359 fax
Center Coordinator: Marisela Lee
Education Coordinator:Vacant
Family Service Advocate: Carmen Castillo
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Emiliano Zapata
1319 Normal Ave.
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 678-3288
(208) 677-3241 fax
Center Coordinator: Rosa Castro
Education Coordinator: Elvira Ceja
Family Service Advocate: Maria Magana
East Idaho
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El Castillito
350 G. St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 522-6236
(208) 524-5994 fax
Center Coordinator: Aide Sandoval
Education Coordinator: Analilia Sanchez
Family Service Advocate: Maheli Cruz
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La Estrellita
3491 West 81st North
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
(208) 524-1339
(208) 524-1352 fax
Center Coordinator: Jessica Franck
Education Coordinator: Laura Cortez/Maria Morales
Family Service Advocate: Irma Islas, Maria Ortega
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Manuel Cavazos
PO Box 731
555 South 4th East
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4190
(208) 397-4191 fax
Center Coordinator:Virginia Avila
Education Coordinator: Blanca Nava
Family Service Advocate:Veronica Carrillo
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Caritas de Angel
653 North 2858 East
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-6048
(208) 228-6176 fax
Center Coordinator: Maria Ojeda
Education Coordinator: Beatriz Chavez
Family Service Advocate: Lorena Reyes
What we are asking of you?
What would you like from us?