LHDC Receives Continued Head Start Funding
Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) Head Start Director, Suzette Zellers, announces that LHDC has received continued funding in the amount of $1,778,222.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for its 2007 – 2008 Head Start program year. Locally, LHDC has operated the Head Start program in Crawford, Harrison, Perry and Spencer Counties for over 42 years, currently serving 264 children in 10 different classrooms located in 7 different state licensed Head Start childcare centers.
Since it began in 1965, nationally Head Start has helped more than 22 million 3 to 5 year old children build the confidence and skills they need to succeed in school and life. Head Start is unique in its comprehensive approach to the needs of children and families; it offers early education, health care, social services, nutrition services, and has a strong focus on parent involvement and support. The program targets children living at or below the federal poverty level. Regulations also require that programs reserve at least 10% of their slots for children with disabilities.
According to FACES, a recent study conducted by the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Head Start is giving America ’s poorest children what it promises – a head start in preparing them for school. The data show that:
- The program narrows the gap between disadvantaged children and all children in vocabulary and writing skills.
- Head Start children are leaving the program ready to learn.
- Once in Kindergarten, Head Start graduates make substantial progress in word knowledge, letter recognition, math skills, and writing skills relative to national averages.
According to the Children’s Defense Fund, numerous other studies confirm that Head Start is effective. They find that children who have graduated from Head Start are:
- Less likely to repeat a grade.
- Less likely to need special education services.
- More likely to graduate from high school.
For more information about Head Start in your area, contact the nearest Head Start center:
North Crawford Center 508 W. 5th St . English, IN 47118 Phone: (812)338-2631 |
South Perry Center 19th & Tell Streets Tell City , IN 47586 Phone: (812)547-8463 |
South Crawford Center 2675 S. State Road 66 Marengo, IN 47140 Phone: (812)365-3177 |
North Spencer Center 104 Christi Drive Dale , IN 47523 Phone: (812)937-4125 |
Harrison Center 1170 Monroe Street Corydon , IN 47112 Phone: (812)738-1711 |
South Spencer Center 501 Washington St . Rockport , IN 47635 Phone: (812)649-6122 |
North Perry Center French Ridge Road Leopold , IN 47551 Phone: (812)843-4800 |
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