Head Start in Motion is a new innovate Head Start program servicing low-income families and childcare centers across Fort Bend County. The purpose of this program is to increase access to coordinated comprehensive services for low-income children and families located in childcare deserts. Head Startin Motion-EHS is a hybrid program servicing prenatal mothers and children 6wks to 3yrs old. Head Start in Motion-HS is a partnership with Fort Bend county childcare centers servicing children ages 3-5.Provide in-home and other services to families and children participating in Early Head Start and Head Start programs; establish mutually respectful partnerships with families; support families' efforts to reach their goals; provide opportunities for children and families to participate in family literacy services; coordinate and integrate Head Start services in order to enhance effectiveness; support families in accessing other community resource; and assist families in crisis.
- Maintain a full case load and offer timely follow up of services depending on individualized needs, interests and plans.
- Track delivery of EHS/Head Start services using the designated agency tracking system.
- Maintain accurate, clear, up to date and complete documentation including agency and program required deadlines.
- Develop strengths-based assessments with families that describe their goals, strengths, resources and support networks, as well as necessary services and supports
- Follow-up meetings with families on the progress toward meeting their goals; conduct home visits, timely referrals and keep track of any needed revisions to family gaals/plans.
- Maintain an up to date Parent Involvement Calendar of Events and support all activities related to Program Governance.
- Research and keep up-to-date on program and community resources.
- Conduct outreach, recruitment, complete applications and enrollment paperwork.
- Coordinate delivery of integrated services from all content area departments: Family and Community Engagement; Student Support Services; Family Wellness; Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, Attendance, and Child Development Services.
- Actively promote parent involvement in the program/child's education
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