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The
Arkansas Head Start Association promotes the leadership to local grantees in
achieving the identified goals:
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Striving
for Excellence
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The Arkansas Head
Start Association promotes a high quality,
comprehensive child development
program for economically deprived children birth to 5 years of age, thus
ensuring school and life successes.
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Targeting
At-Risk Families
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The Arkansas Head Start Association addresses the issues of
child care, family literacy, alcohol and substance abuse, violence, adolescent
and child health, and the multi-faceted needs of families in a changing society
through a comprehensive approach. Focus
on each issue is accomplished through a partnership for parents, Head Start
programs and the community.
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Building
Strong Partnerships
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The
Arkansas Head Start Association fosters an approach
to program development utilizing broad-based linkages and community partnerships
involving public, private and corporate sectors.
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