HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENTEDUCATION DIVISION

Early HeadStart / Head

Start

Early Head Start/Head Start Map

Of Service Areas

For more information, call 602-262-4040or visit phoenix.gov/headstart.

This publication is available in alternate format at 602-262-4040/voice or 602-534-5500/city TTY relay.

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602-262-4040phoenix.gov/headstart

Head Start Provider Agencies• Alhambra School District• Booker T. Washington• Deer Valley Unified School District• Fowler School District• Golden Gate• Greater Phoenix Urban League• Murphy School District• Roosevelt School District• Washington Elementary School District• Wilson School District

Program Services• Active learning environments• Nutritional snacks and meals• Health and wellness services• Mental and behavioral health services• Support services for the entire family• Opportunities to engage in community

activities• Family involvement• Services for children with special needs

Mission StatementTo develop a foundation of knowledge, skillsand life-long learning by building strengthsand well-being with families, children andcommunities.

Early Head Start OverviewThe city's Early Head Start home-basedprogram serves low-income families withchildren under the age of three and pregnantwomen. During weekly home visits, EarlyHead Start staff provide child developmentexperiences to the parent and child. Parentslearn how to use their home environment tosupport their child's development. Monthlysmall group opportunities are provided forparents and children to socialize and playtogether.

Head Start OverviewThe Head Start program providescomprehensive early childhood developmentservices to economically disadvantagedchildren and families, with special emphasison promoting school readiness in the areas oflanguage and cognitive development, earlyreading, science and mathematics, socialskills and physical development.