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Community Action Washington County

Community Resource

Serves: Portland, Washington County

About this resource

Head Start services are designed to enhance school readiness by fostering the social and cognitive development of children within a classroom environment, while also providing educational, health, nutritional, social, and other essential services to both children and their families. Emphasis is placed on parental involvement, with services available for parents that include goal setting and support, parenting classes, and networking opportunities. Additionally, Head Start is provided at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Corrections, where teachers assist incarcerated mothers in bonding with their children, acquiring parenting skills, and preparing for their roles post-release.

Intake Procedure: For information and registration, please call or visit the website.

Travel/Location: Accessible via TriMet bus line 54.

Fees: No fees are required.

Who can use this

Families with children aged 3-5 are eligible, particularly those with incomes at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level. Children in foster care, homeless children, and those from families receiving public assistance are eligible regardless of income, while families with higher incomes may also qualify based on specific needs, with priority given to those with greater needs. The Coffee Creek Program involves Head Start staff working with the Department of Corrections to assess the eligibility of incarcerated mothers.

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