Grandparent/Foster Parent Support Group
Grandparents and foster parents meet to discuss issues related to rearing grandchildren and foster children. The support group also assists with planning an annual grandparent/foster parent conference. The conference brings together community agencies that can offer support and resources to grandparents and foster parents. There are also workshops available on topics such as: Managing Stress, Budgeting, Discipline, and also legal advice from lawyers who specialize in Family Law.
Career Incentive Program/GED
Parents in the General Education Diploma (GED) program are reimbursed the cost of tuition and books to encourage Head Start parents who do not have a high school diploma to obtain a GED diploma. In addition, each Head Start site has GED books in English and Spanish for parents to check out if they need further assistance.
The Career Incentive Program provides funds for Head Start parents to continue their professional development toward the attainment of professional degrees or certificates at an accredited college, university or instructional institution.
Family Literacy Involvement Program
FLIP is one of the tools used to help parents increase their children's literacy skills. Monthly, each family receives a book to take home along with an activity sheet on things they can do at home with their child to enhance the reading experience. Families log how many hours a week they read to their children and this is turned into the site for special recognition by the staff. Books and activity sheets are available in 5 different languages.
For more information call (916) 263-3804
