Head Start is a free, federally funded preschool/family program operated in almost every county in the country, serving children three to five years old. Head Start centers provide programs and services including the following:

• Individualized educational programming to support each child’s school readiness
• Opportunities for children with disabilities to fully participate
• On-going child assessment to support individualization and record progress
• Transportation available when possible
• Collaborative 4K programming offered in Beloit, Janesville, and Delavan
• Family involvement opportunities with special efforts to include dads/significant males
• Families supported in setting and achieving self-identified goals
• Medical and dental resources provided to access medical and dental services/homes
• Nutritional meals and snacks are provided
• Referrals to address needs and support goals
• Opportunities available to meet and interact with other families and programs in the community
• Training, development of leadership skills and volunteer opportunities are provided to families
• Parent leadership through representation on policy council/program governance