Oregon Child Development Coalition
Community Resource
About this resource
Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs deliver education, health services, nutrition, social support, and additional resources, including developmental screenings, specifically for children of migrant workers while their parents labor in the fields. The initiative aims to enhance preschoolers' language, reading, and math abilities crucial for academic success, with a strong emphasis on parental engagement. Services for parents and expectant mothers encompass parenting classes, family support, and opportunities for leadership. Additionally, wrap-around child care may be offered.
Intake Procedure: For further information, please call or visit the website.
Fees: There are no fees associated.
Who can use this
- To qualify for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, children must be between 3-5 years old and have parents who are seasonal or migrant workers, having relocated within the last two years, with family income at or below the federal poverty level primarily from agricultural work.
Documents you may need
- None required at intake
Don't have these? Contact the organization—they may be able to help.
Get in touch
Independence, Oregon
Walk-ins welcome
Location
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