Easter Seals Connecticut, Head Start - Oakhill

Established by Congress in 1965, Head Start is a comprehensive child development program designed to promote school readiness by fostering healthy development in low-income children and their families.;These comprehensive services include three major areas of concentration: Health, Nutrition & Disabilities Services, Early Childhood Development, Family & Community Partnerships;Health, Nutrition & Disability Services.;Head Start works to provide comprehensive support in preventative healthcare services. Early Identification of health related needs assures that every child receives medical, dental, mental health and nutritional care.;Each child has a screening within 45 days of entering the program to assess health and educational needs.;Early Childhood Development--Head Start is designed to meet the needs of each child through an individualized strength based curriculum of multiple learning disciplines which promote and encourage social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development. Head Start has a strong focus on literacy and language development.;The