DEPARTMENT: Human Services and Pre-K 4SA
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Melody Woosley and Dr. Sarah Baray
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Head Start and Pre-K 4SA Analysis and Head Start Approval Items
SUMMARY:
This item provides a briefing and analysis of the City of San Antonio's Head Start and Pre-K 4SA Programs and requests approval of the following Head Start grant related items:
1. 2015-2016 Department of Human Services Head Start Annual Report; and
2. 2016-2107 Department of Human Services Head Start and Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership 5-Year Strategic Plans.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City, through general fund and federal grants, manages a continuum of early childhood education and care options for low-income and working families including Early Head Start (EHS), Head Start, Pre K 4 SA, Child Care Subsidies, and After School Challenge. Two programs, Head Start and Pre-K 4SA, provide pre-kindergarten education to ensure children are prepared for school success. The Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with Edgewood (EISD) and San Antonio School Districts (SAISD), provide full day Head Start education and support services to 3,020 children, ages three to five years old, and their families in school district facilities. Pre-K 4SA provides full day education to 2,000 four year old children in four Early Education Centers; education enhancements to 1,700 additional children through grants to school districts, child development centers, and private schools; and teacher professional development community wide.
DHS and Pre-K4SA work together and with community partners to:
* Ensure children are Kindergarten and prepared for lifelong success
* Instill resiliency and provide a protective environment for children
* Connect parents and caregivers to opportunities to improve their quality of life
* Improve the overall quality of early education and child care community-wide through professional development, community educat...
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