Additional Resources   Contact Head Start     Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that serves income-eligible children ages 3 to 5 and their families. The program promotes social competency and school-readiness including literacy and number recognition within a classroom center-based learning environment. Head Start emphasizes three major components: Learning experiences that foster intellectual, social, and emotional growth; A comprehensive health program that includes medical, dental, mental health, and nutritional screenings; and Parental involvement through parent education, family goal setting, child development activities, community awareness, staff home visits, and participation in shared program decision-making. The EOC Head Start program's main office is located at the EOC McClintock Building, 1209 Pennsylvania Avenue, West in the City of Warren. Six Head Start centers are utilized in the program: five in Warren County and one in Forest County.     Other Head Start Services   NAME OF PROGRAM PARTNER AND/OR FUNDING SOURCE ELIGIBILITY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Family Literacy Program IU#5 Head Start parents/caregivers, and children. A family-focused literacy program. Focuses on integrating early childhood education, adult education, and parent and child time in a unified program, while promoting quality parent and family interactive time. Family Resource Assistance Head Start Head Start parents/caregivers Head Start Family Resource Assistants collaborate with families to assist them in establishing goals to meet their identified needs. The program provides parents with skills promoting social and economic self-sufficiency. Families receive assistance to improve their quality of life through community outreach, referrals, family assessments, and a directory of community resources. Health Advisory Committee Head Start Warren and Forest County health professionals and social service providers. Brings local health professional and social service providers together in order to discuss and provide solutions to health issues affecting Head Start children and families. Looking at Life Program Head Start Head Start parents/caregivers A parent support group offering parents and caregivers ways to improve daily living and a chance to share ideas and support with other parents. Parent Center Committees Head Start Head Start parents/caregivers Provides parents with the opportunity to assist in the development of activities that address their interests and needs and that support the education and healthy development of their children. Policy Council Head Start 51% of members must be elected parents of children currently enrolled in Head start A formal structure of shared governance through which parents participate in policy making or in other decisions about the Head Start program. Transition Services Warren County SD, Forest Area SD, IU#5, IU#6 Head Start parents/caregivers Information and resources to ensure successful and positive entrance into Kindergarten and the public school system. Transportation Services Head Start, IU#5 Head Start children Transportation services for children through the use of the Program’s mini school buses equipped with FMVSS child restraint seats. All busses staged with a CDL-School Bus endorsed licensed driver and a monitor to ensure the safety of the children. Volunteer Services Community members High school students, college students, homemakers, parents, retired senior citizens, etc. Volunteers assist with a variety of classroom activities, transportation, and trainings.