WSOS CAC Inc. Early Head Start

and Head Start

ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008

WSOS CAC Inc. P.O. Box 590

Fremont, Ohio 43420 1-800-775-9767 www.wsos.org

WSOS Mission

“WSOS is dedicated to creating opportunities that will help our community and all of its members build a better future. We help individuals and families

to acquire the skills and knowledge to become self-sufficient and to more fully participate in our community.

We achieve this by developing projects and partnerships that allow

people to help themselves.”

WSOS Head Start Philosophy

Head Start provides young children with a quality educational program encompassed

with comprehensive services that foster physical, mental, emotional and social

development.

Head Start recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers of their

children. We work with parents as partners in order to help children succeed.

Head Start empowers families and offers

them opportunities and support for growth and change.

WSOS Head Start

Centers are located in: Wood County Bowling Green Bradner Pemberville Perrysburg Rossford Sandusky County Bellevue Clyde Fremont

Ottawa County Elmore Genoa Port Clinton Seneca County Bascom Fostoria Republic Tiffin

Serving Together A basic strength of Head Start is our staff. Their commitment, experience and expertise form the framework of our success.

Neil McCabe Executive Director

Administrative Staff

Jacquie Wells Family Development Director Delisa Nelson Education Coordinator Julie Oliver Family Services Coordinator Management Staff Theresa Towner Disabilities/Mental Health Angela Miller Early Head Start and Home Based Programs Gaby King Education - Wood/Ottawa Penny Moore Education - Sandusky/Seneca Susie Guzman Health Lou Booc Nutrition Joan Oliver Family Services, Sandusky Michelle Foos Family Services, Seneca Diane Roberts Family Services, Wood Pat Luebcke Family Services, Ottawa

Educating Children

Documents Guiding Children’s

Education

☑ Ohio’s Early Learning Content

Standards

☑ Early Learning Program Guidelines ☑ Head Start Child Outcomes Framework

☑ Developmentally Appropriate

Child Outcome data

shows growth occurred for

Children in the following areas:

☑ Social Emotional Development

☑ Physical Development

☑ Cognitive Development

The Learning Environment

Teacher Qualifications

☑ 53% Associate’s Degree ☑ 42% Bachelor’s degree or higher ☑ 50% of staff with Associates enrolled in a Bachelors degree

program

Head Start fosters the role of parents as the primary educators and advocates for their children.

Healthy Families

Medical Home-Source of Care 1,049

Dental Home-Source of Care 960

Insurance-Source of Care 1,003

Up to Date Immunizations 1,009

Dental Examination (88% of enrolled) 825

Developmental Screenings 1,292

Referrals to Local Educational Agency 61 due to at-risk screening results

Physicals (91% of enrolled) 966

Lead Screenings 946

Hemoglobin/Hematocrit Screenings 978

Height/Weight/Body Mass Index Calculations 988

Follow Up Treatment Based on Physical 40

Hearing Screenings 875

Follow Up Treatment from hearing referral 8

Vision Screenings 874

Follow-Up treatment from Vision referral 24

Head Start embraces a comprehensive vision of health for children and families which ensures basic health needs are met.

HEALTH

27,987

45,846

55,705

85,035BreakfastAm Snack

PM SnackLunch

Meals and Snacks Served

Dental Hygiene is a VERY important part of the children’s day. Children brush their teeth after each meal. We teach children good brushing techniques in order to keep their healthy smiles!!!!

NUTRITION

Dental Hygiene

Enrollment Statistics

Funded Enrollment 791

HS 731

EHS 60

Child Total Enrollment: 1,057

HS 933

EHS 124

Enrollment by Income:

Income Eligibility 927

Receipt of Public Assistance 29

Foster Care Children 11

Over 100% Poverty Level 90

Enrollment by Race:

Parent Involvement

Total Volunteers 1,223

Total Volunteer Hours 72,490

Families Participating

Keeping Parents Involved

Families Served

Number of Two Parent

Families 411

Number of Single Parent

Families 535

Two Parent Employment

Both Employed 106

One Employed 234

The family unit plays a critical role in our society and in the training of the generation to come.

Financial Report 11/2007 - 10/2008 Budget Revenue Federal Revenue- HHS 93.600 5,486,139.11 5,498,063.00 Federal Revenue- TANF 93.558 229,612.83 229,200.00 USDA Revenue 193,560.00 193,500.00 Misc. Revenue 46,976.27 34,800.00 Parent Fees & Co-Pays 13,770.02 14,000.00 Total Revenue 5,970,058.23 5,969,563.00

Expenses Staff Wages 833,761.75 946,436.00 Staff Fringes 420,257.57 545,835.00 Legal Consultants/Consultants 12,961.30 7,512.00 Travel (Local and non-local) 59,387.20 52,632.00 Parent Mileage (Local and Non-local) 6,036.66 7,183.00 Vehicle Expenses 73,640.40 83,200.00 Rent 32,288.16 36,200.00 Utilities/Telephone 18,640.39 21,500.00 Space Costs 97,313.88 102,387.00 Supplies 57,019.37 65,003.00 Union Clothing/Shoe Allowance 100.00 2,400.00 Copy Cost Center 14,908.30 15,556.00 Depreciation 6,815.22 8,588.00 Liability Insurance/Bonding 13,541.67 14,623.00 Training/Conference Fees 76,660.51 53,504.00 Parent Activities 11,964.53 11,100.00 Catered Food/Raw Food 205,605.56 211,500.00 Misc Cost 19,748.69 25,128.00 Early Childhood Cost Centers 3,613,820.98 3,344,105.00 Accounting Cost Center 68,548.14 70,407.00 Staff Services 4,423.18 3,363.00 Computer CC 3,071.00 7,330.00 Executive Management CC 81,708.61 86,271.00 Medical Services 0.00 4,200.00 Disabilities Services 133,686.82 135,600.00 Center Providers 89,010.20 96,000.00 Subcontractor 15,138.14 12,000.00 Total Expenses 5,970,058.23 5,969,563.00 Net Income 0.00 0.00

*The results of the most recent review by the secretary and the financial audit are available upon request.

Other Experiences

Head Start Policy Council

Board of Directors

Wood County

Public Official Representatives:

Mel Browning Alan Fosnaugh

Community Interest Groups:

Roberta (Bobbie) Lane Vacant

Low-Income Representatives:

Monica Thompson Connie Gauthier

Sandusky County

Public Official Representatives:

Dan Liskai Robert Valle \

Community Interest Groups:

Pam Kindle Rev. Charlotte Evans

Low-Income Representatives:

Kathy Burkin Ralph Chisholm

Ottawa County

Public Official Representatives:

Jim Sass Carl Koebel

Community Interest Groups:

Chris Galvin Carol Clemons

Low-Income Representatives:

Rebecca Martin Jennifer Buxton

Seneca County

Public Official Representatives:

David Sauber Paul Harrison

Community Interest Groups:

Barbara Marley Kevin Magers

Low-Income Representatives:

Tammie Wolfelt Beverly Hemmerly-Lake

President: Jennifer Buxton Vice President: Mona Lisa Gutierrez Secretary: Shannon Healey Treasurer: Pam Gaskins Executive Committee: Mark Owen Executive Committee: Sonda Fouts Executive Committee: Jennifer Crawford-Sims Executive Committee: Jennifer King

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SUPPORTERS

In-Kind Contributions

Head Start is mandated to obtain local matching in-kind funds for every Federal dollar received. The in-kind dollars help to sustain/build a quality program. The in-kind funds for Head Start

Program received in 2007-2008 year were $1,533,296.00.

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