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Nourishing Young Minds: Ensuring Healthy Habits for Kids Over Summer Break

Jul 31

Community Programs

Nourishing Young Minds: Ensuring Healthy Habits for Kids Over Summer Break

tips for ensuring healthy habits for kids over summer break

May 31

Supporting community wellness through counseling

Step Forward is proud to offer comprehensive counseling services that support individuals and families in Cuyahoga County. Mental Health...

Step Forward releases RFP: Invitation for bid for Head Start landscaping services

Mar 25

Public Service Announcements

Step Forward releases RFP: Invitation for bid for Head Start landscaping services

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify qualified and experienced providers of landscaping services at one, two, three, or all of...

Mar 12

How Head Start is helping children March into Kindergarten

Parents of preschool-aged children play a crucial role in preparing their little ones for kindergarten. The transition to kindergarten is...

Mar 5

How Head Start nurtures healthy habits in children

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating...

Feb 22

New Report Shows Infant Care Costs in Ohio Are Near College Tuition Levels

A report published by the Economic Public Institute has revealed a startling reality for parents in Ohio: the average annual cost of care...

Feb 6

How Head Start promotes early dental health

A child’s smile is one of the most precious things in the world. It reflects their happiness, their innocence, and their wellbeing. As...

Jan 26

How Head Start's play-based learning fosters a positive mental health in children

Parents and caregivers often encourage children to engage in play because it is fun for the child, and it keeps them entertained....

Nov 7, 2023

Step Forward reopens Louis Stokes Early Learning Center

Ten months after a devastating flood, Step Forward’s Louis Stokes Early Learning Center reopened to children and families. Dozens of...

Oct 17, 2023

Understanding Head Start: A Comprehensive Early Childhood Program for Low-Income Families

October is a special month for Head Start in the United States. It marks Head Start Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a program...

Sep 29, 2023

How the end of ARPA funding for childcare centers could impact local families

As October 1, 2023, approaches, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over childcare centers across the United States. Federal funding for...

Sep 28, 2023

Battling Ohio's alarming infant mortality rates: Step Forward's initiatives to support families

The joy of welcoming new life into the world is one of the most profound experiences a family can have. However, in Ohio, this joy is...

How the potential government shutdown could impact Head Start centers nationwide

Sep 27, 2023

Community Programs

How the potential government shutdown could impact Head Start centers nationwide

Update (October 1, 2023): Congress has signed the bipartisan deal to keep the government funded for 45 days. The bill will fund the...

Does Early Childhood Education Make a Difference: The Measurable Impact of Head Start

Aug 15, 2023

Community Programs

Does Early Childhood Education Make a Difference: The Measurable Impact of Head Start

Step Forward, Ohio’s designated anti-poverty agency for Cuyahoga County, is enrolling for its Early Head Start and Head Start programs....

Unlocking the power of sleep: The importance of adequate rest in young children

Jul 19, 2023

Community Programs

Unlocking the power of sleep: The importance of adequate rest in young children

It can be easy to overlook the significance of rest in a child’s wellbeing. Most days, it seems that babies, toddlers and preschool-aged...

For the Benefit of All Children: Why early education is vital for children with disabilities

Jul 12, 2023

Community Programs

For the Benefit of All Children: Why early education is vital for children with disabilities

The first few years of a child's life are crucial as they set the stage for their future academic and personal success. During the first...

Jul 5, 2023

Boy Scouts build nature area for Head Start site

Step Forward Head Start students who attend the Carl B. Stokes Early Learning Center are excited to finally be using and enjoying their...

May 23, 2023

Prioritizing Mental Health: Step Forward honors Mental Health Awareness Month in the workplace

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of one’s mental wellbeing and to bring hope to those...

Former Head Start student advances to NEO Pitch Competition finals

Apr 28, 2023

Community Programs

Former Head Start student advances to NEO Pitch Competition finals

A former Step Forward Head Start student is asking for votes in the NEO Pitch Competition.

Step Forward VPs named YWCA's 2023 Women of Professional Excellence

Apr 13, 2023

Public Service Announcements

Step Forward VPs named YWCA's 2023 Women of Professional Excellence

The YWCA of Greater Cleveland has recognized Dr. Thea Wilson, Step Forward’s Vice President of Children and Families, and Madeline...

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