Head Start - Harding Center Coeur D' Alene

Core Values emphasize the importance of building transparent relationships, nurturing hope, maintaining trust, and acting with integrity in daily interactions. Mountain States Early Head Start, a program by Mountain States Group, Inc., aims to support comprehensive child development, health, nutrition, and social services for economically disadvantaged children and their families, particularly focusing on developing essential skills for school success. Established in 1995, Early Head Start serves children from birth to three years, recognizing the critical impact of early years on development. The program actively involves parents in their children's education and encourages them to pursue their own educational and employment goals, with a strong emphasis on parental participation in local program administration. Enrollment is open to pregnant women as soon as they are aware of their pregnancy, and infants and toddlers can join from birth until their third birthday, provided their family income is at or below the federal poverty level. Foster children and those experiencing homelessness are exempt from income verification. The service area covers the northern panhandle of Idaho, including Kootenai and Bonner Counties, and welcomes diverse family structures, encouraging both parents and extended family members to engage in the program's activities.