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Did you know Colorado schools and community organizations are offering FREE HEALTHY MEALS to all kids and teens 18 and younger this summer? Pick up is easy- just grab and go! Text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304 or visit KidsFoodFinder.org to find a location near you.
Head Start is Heart Work and our nurses have the biggest hearts! Thank you for all that you do!
With summer just around the corner, you may be planning to put up a swimming pool. To encourage water safety, here is some information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to keep you and your family safe. #DrowningPrevention
Take a look at this! Our new 2023 bus has arrived and is getting ready to head to Alamosa!
Attention families: There will be no school for children in Lamar, Las Animas, La Junta, Rocky Ford and Manzanola on Thursday, May 5. This will be a teacher work day and parent/teacher conferences will continue as scheduled. If you have any questions, please contact your Center Manager. Thank you
#DYK? More than 320,000 children and their families nationwide transition from Head Start programs to kindergarten every year. We are now enrolling in the San Luis Valley and the Lower Arkansas Valley. Get answers to your questions about Head Start services and apply here: https://www.cdsheadstart.com/page/apply-now or call 719-384-3100. #GetaHeadStart
Colorado State Patrol recently visited with families in the Early Head Start program to discuss the various laws that affect families. Here, Colorado State Patrol discusses car seat safety with an EHS parent in Boone. Thank you, Colorado State Patrol, for your support of our program and families.
We are hiring for a Transportation Specialist. Apply today at cdsheadstart.com
Attention Rocky Ford Grand Valley families: Please click on the link to read the attached letter concerning the closure of the Grand Valley building for the remainder of the year. If you have questions, please contact Cristina at 384-3161 or Stephanie at 384-3162. https://5il.co/18qzi
Join us Tuesday evening in La Junta for Head Start and Colorado Preschool Program registration. #GetaHeadStart
Head Start programs are designed to provide comprehensive programming services to meet the emotional, social, health, nutritional and educational needs of children and families. All children enrolled in our programs are offered medical, dental, hearing, vision, and behavioral screenings as well as help in reaching developmental milestones with personal skills (family-style dining, schedules, personal hygiene). Staff are available to assist children with their personal needs. Contact us today to learn more about the health and wellness services available to eligible families and to enroll your child. Visit https://www.cdsheadstart.com/ or call 719-384.3100. #GetaHeadStart
Don't forget to join us for Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year. We will be enrolling in Rocky Ford and Lamar on Friday, April 8.
Head Start programs provide services to more than a million children yearly in every U.S. state and territory. Learn how to enroll your child in a Head Start program here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/how-apply or visit www.cdsheadstart.com or call 719-384-3100 #GetaHeadStart
Attention families: La Junta CDS classes and EHS home visits will be held as normal on Monday, March 28. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Center Manager or Home Visitor.
It's time for Spring Enrollment! Registration for the 2022-2023 school year begins next week. #HeadStartForward
Get your child’s cash benefits with the #ChildTaxCredit and receive up to $3600 per child without impacting other federal benefits. Check to see if your state benefits are impacted. Even if you are temporarily unemployed, you may still be eligible. File taxes to receive the Child Tax Credit. Free tax assistance is available at getyourrefund.org/kid
Due to the weather, CDS centers will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 22. Staff will be on a one-hour delay. Thank you.
Parents know what they need to support their families. Get your child’s cash benefits with the Child Tax Credit and receive up to $3600 per child to fill your grocery cart, pay rent, repair a car, and more without impacting other federal benefits. Check to see if your state benefits are impacted. File taxes to be eligible for the Child Tax Credit. Free tax assistance is available at getyourrefund.org/kids
Remember, eat your veggies! https://www.cacfp.org/2022/01/27/veggies-first-cookie-monster/ #CACFPweek