Head Start

Head Start

Head Start’s purpose is to promote the education, health, culture, and well-being of our children, families, and communities. As its names suggests, the program is designed to give children a head start at learning the skills useful for later success in school and life. BBNA offers Head Start services to 101 children age three to five and their families in Togiak, New Stuyahok, Manokotak, Dillingham and at the most recently opened center in Naknek. Services are family-centered, in the belief that children grow and learn in the context of their family and culture, and in respect for parents’ role as the primary educators and nurturers of their children. A child’s eligibility for Head Start is determined by family income. On a per capita basis, enrollment here is more than four times the national average. FYI: Head Start Organization Chart (PDF)

	Head Start Calendar Saturday Workshops With Local Experts 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Every Saturday
Free and Open To All! College Credit Too! Register Now! For more information, contact Colette Barnes (Phone 842-4059).

Stories of Pregnancy
Feb. 1 – Hear what to expect. Connect with supportive moms. Lunch provided!

Learning all the Time
Feb. 22 – How babies and toddlers learn and grow. Learn Yupik songs, stories and games for babies and toddlers.

Total Baby Love
Feb. 8 – A fresh approach to infant care.

Baby Health and Safety
March 1 – Bonus: Car seat selection and ordering.

Nutrition for Nursing Moms
Feb.15 – Bonus: How to make great home made bread!

Credit available for $30 through UAF
as “ECE 193-Intro to Infant Care”
Contact Colette for information (842-4059).

Special Dinner Seminar
"Family Finances”
by Jan Ilutsik
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24

Free Dinner for participant’s
family. Child Care available
for Head Start Families.

Heathy Food Fair
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Sat. March 8
During Beaver Round-Up!

Come Join Us for
Fun, Food and
Family Activities!