October is National Head Start Awareness Month. Research shows that children who receive early education do better in school. There is no better way to honor National Head Start Awareness Month than by featuring the Pacific Clinics’ Head Start program.
Pacific Clinics’ Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free early education and childcare for children from birth to age five, as well as prenatal and parenting support for eligible families. This program’s high-quality education and child development program sets it apart from its competitors and private childcare centers. Additionally, the program treats the family holistically by providing services that empower the family as a unit throughout their children’s enrollment.
To promote overall health and wellness, Pacific Clinics’ Head Start offers:
Family resources
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- Mental health support
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- Nutrition counseling
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- Parent development
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- Special needs support
Child-specific resources
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- STEM-focused programs
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- Customized gourmet meals
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- Free diapers, wipes and formula
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- Vision and hearing checks
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- Access to medical and dental services
Enrollment is year-round at any of the 35 locations throughout Los Angeles County. Program services are offered in center-based, home-based, and family childcare provider homes, regardless of income.
Pacific Clinics’ Head Start provides services in the following areas:
Early Head Start: Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Glendale, Highland Park, La Crescenta, Montrose, Pasadena, Rosemead, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Sunland, Tujunga and Whittier
Head Start: Glendale, La Crescenta, Montrose and Sunland
Highly Trained Employees
All Head Start and Early Head Start teachers are highly trained, with the majority earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Preschool and toddler teachers have, at the minimum, an associate’s degree.
Brighter Futures Begin at Head Start
For more information on the Pacific Clinics’ Head Start program click here, contact the team at 818-949-0019 or e-mail headstart@pacificclinics.org, available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
