When a child is enrolled in one of Step Forward’s Head Start programs, the family is matched with a Family Service Worker who conducts a needs assessment, helping them access other necessary programs and services, and serving as an ongoing resource. Parents are involved and have a voice in designing the services to meet their needs. 

 

Step Forward serves over 3,000 Head Start and Early Head Start families yearly, providing family development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. This support is needed to start each child’s early life off right. Head Start parents and families have numerous opportunities to engage in their children’s education both in school and at home. 

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• Parents can read or volunteer in the classroom, or attend field trips 

• Each center forms a Parent Committee that meets monthly to discuss events and activities 

• The Policy Council works with Head Start program management and Step Forward to review and recommend program improvements. Click here to view Head Start's 2024 Policy Council.

• Parents can monitor their child’s education and tap resources to supplement classroom learning at home. 

• Step Forward also offers engagement activities, continuing education and resources specifically for fathers and father-figures.