Head Start
Children and families served
The Children and Family Services team of early education professionals provided free and affordable childcare, health, nutrition, and social support to over 500 children and their families. Our team afforded eligible families quality early childhood development programs for ages 0-5 and an after school program for children age 5+.
- 78% of the total 214 Head Start slots and 60% of the 148 Early Head Start slots from FY 2021-2022 enrolled on average each month.
- For Head Start, 201 children were served, 94% of total that were eligible
- For Early Head Start, 113 children were served, 76% of the total that were eligible
- 100% of Head Start preschool children received medical exams and 93% received dental exams.
School readiness
Our team’s goal is to ensure that children enter kindergarten ready to learn and that families are prepared to succeed. Our team implements effective teaching practices, including program wide implementation of research-based curriculum and support for children’s language acquisition.
- LANGUAGE & LITERACY: 88% of students showed improvement
- SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 88% of students showed improvement
- PARENT SATISFACTION: 98% of parents said their children are happy, safe, and feel like they belong
- PARENT SATISFACTION: 94% of parents said the program helped them with employment, education, or caregiving
Parent voices matter
Parents are a powerful part of planning a successful year for the children at our centers, in home-visiting programs, and in family childcare homes. Over 40 parents gave their input regularly each month on key decisions, from policies and spending, to collaborations with community partners. With a focus on enhancing well-being, parents also learned about safety protocols, positive parenting skills, and how to engage as part of the school and local community.
Financials
Children and Family Services
At Community Action Marin, we provide high-quality free and affordable early education, health, and social support to children and their families. We individualize the program for each child, from pre-natal to school-age, including supporting the development of the home language.