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Information about Head Start and resources for parents of your children

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WCMCA Head Start and Early Head Start locations and contacts

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Get in Touch with the Head Start Team

We can't wait to hear from you! Our team is available to answer any questions you have or gather more information to help you make the best decision for your child. Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will be in touch with you.

Parent / Caregiver Name*
I prefer to be contacted by:*
Child's Name
This is not required, but helps us determine the best program for your child.
City
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What kinds of information are you interested in learning about? Are there other details you'd like to share about your child(ren)? Let us know here so we can better prepare when we contact you.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Send a Referral to the Head Start Team

Please fill out the form below with as much information as you can, and one of our team members will be in touch with you soon.

Your Name*
I prefer to be contacted by:*
Child's Name
This is not required, but helps us determine the best program for your child.
City
This is not required, but helps us determine which location is closest.
Is there any other information you're interested in sharing? Are there other details you'd like to share about this referral? Let us know here so we can better prepare when we contact you.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

About the Head Start Program

Disclaimer: This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH012384 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of West Central Minnesota Communities Action, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

Two types of programming:

Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through agencies in their local community. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5 in centers and in their own homes. Head Start services include early learning, health and family well-being.

Head Start Preschool days and times vary depending on the location. Please contact us for more information and current school program times.

Eligibility Information

Families are automatically eligible for the program if they meet at least one of the following:

  • Receiving Public Assistance (MFIP, SNAP, SSI, etc.)
  • Foster Care family
  • Experiencing Homelessness (lacking fixed, regular, and adequate housing)
  • Living at or below the current Federal Poverty Guidelines

WCMCA Head Start and Early Head Start serves families with children in a 7-county area, which includes Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wadena Counties. Age and income guidelines are set by the federal government. Ten percent of Head Start’s enrollment is reserved for special needs children who may be over the income guidelines. All Head Start services are provided at no cost to the family.

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Additional Resources

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Head Start Program Information (PIR) Reports:

 

Quick Links

Community Resource Guide

Serving Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wadena Counties

Parent Policy Handbook

For parents of children enrolled in Head Start in West Central Minnesota

Parent Policy Handbook Spanish

For parents of children enrolled in Head Start in West Central Minnesota

More Information

Dianne Buck

  • dianneb@wcmca.org
  • 218-405-3019
  • WCMCA Head Start
    Attn: Dianne B.
    411 Industrial Park Blvd.
    Elbow Lake, MN 56531
Request Information

Get in Touch with the Head Start Team

We can't wait to hear from you! Our team is available to answer any questions you have or gather more information to help you make the best decision for your child. Please fill out the form below and one of our team members will be in touch with you.

Parent / Caregiver Name*
I prefer to be contacted by:*
Child's Name
This is not required, but helps us determine the best program for your child.
City
This is not required, but helps us determine which location is closest to you.
What kinds of information are you interested in learning about? Are there other details you'd like to share about your child(ren)? Let us know here so we can better prepare when we contact you.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Submit A Referral

Send a Referral to the Head Start Team

Please fill out the form below with as much information as you can, and one of our team members will be in touch with you soon.

Your Name*
I prefer to be contacted by:*
Child's Name
This is not required, but helps us determine the best program for your child.
City
This is not required, but helps us determine which location is closest.
Is there any other information you're interested in sharing? Are there other details you'd like to share about this referral? Let us know here so we can better prepare when we contact you.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

2023 Program Statistics

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Home-Based Early Head Start

Pregnant women and children (prenatal to 3-years)

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Center-Based Head Start Preschool

Children ages 3-5 years

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4-year-old Head Start children who met or exceeded expectations for Kindergarten readiness

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