Head Start

 

Greene Lamp, Inc. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program serving low-income three and four year old children and their families in Lenoir and Greene Counties. Priority is given to four-year olds. In 2003-2004, Head Start services will be provided to 277 children and their families. The program's major goal is to provide a child development program that will encompass educational, medical, dental, nutritional, mental health, social services, and parent needs, as they relate to the individual child, his/her family and community. Special needs children are mainstreamed with other children. Head Start receives $1.5 million in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services a 20% local match is provided by local agencies, local vendors, and volunteers. The Head Start project provides full day services including Wrap Around (before and after the Head Start day). The Wrap Around component is funded with Federal pass-through funds to the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Parents secure child care vouchers through local Departments of Social Services for extended day services