KOOTASCA Head Start

www.kootasca.org

Our goal is to work in partnership with families in achieving their hopes and dreams for a bright promising future.

We Believe…

That all families want the best for their children.
That parents are the primary protectors, nurtures and educators of their children.
That all children have the right to a quality education.
That all people should have the resources they need to thrive.
That Head Start services must support parents as well as children.

Head Start Is…

State and federally funded
FREE to all families (income guidelines apply)
Family focused
Parent driven
Comprehensive (looks at all aspects of the family and child)

We provide a variety of program options in Itasca and Koochiching Counties.

For Children:

Child development/School Readiness: Ages 3-5

Infant & Toddler services

Strong literacy focus
Concepts, colors, counting and numbers
Physical development
Social-emotional development
Strong focus on physical, dental & nutritional health
Healthy meals and snacks
Services for children with special needs

For Parents/Families:

Self-sufficiency
Parent partnerships with goal setting
Parent education
Parent involvement in program decision-making
Wellness activities

Applications accepted year round!
For more information call 218-999-0814

Invest Early
820 NW 1st Ave • Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone 218-327-5850 • Fax 218-327-5851
Investearly@iasc6070.org

It is the policy of the Invest Early Project (IASC-Itasca Area Schools Collaborative) to provide equal education and employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

This document is available in alternative formats upon request, by contacting the Executive Director's Office at 218-327-5850. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.