Social Development Commission
   

Head Start

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Head Start Resource Guide

Head Start Brochure - Spanish - Hmong

Early Childhood Development
4041 N. Richards Street (53212)
(414) 906-2777

Program Description The SDC Head Start Program provides comprehensive early childhood education to low-income children ages 3-5 with the involvement of their parents. Children receive educational classes, health and dental screenings, a snack and meal daily, and access to other necessary social services. Parents become involved with every aspect of their child's education through participation in classroom activities, parent meetings, and policy-making committees. Workshops for parents include personal growth and development, parenting skills, community advocacy, and more.

Please call 414-906.2777 for a pre-application

Frequently Asked Questions
Q.  What is Head Start?

A. Head Start is a half-day or full-day classroom experience full of fun and learning activities.  Head Start prepares children for kindergarten, and provides parent support and self-development opportunities.

Q.  How much does it cost?

A.  Head Start is a no-cost child and family development program.

Q.  What does Head Start offer?

A.   Individual educational experiences

■ A daily breakfast/snack and lunch
■ Referrals for health and dental screening
■ Family support services
■ Volunteer Experiences

Q.  When does the Head Start classes operate?

A.  Four or five days a week, Monday through Thursday/Friday

Mornings:       8:00 AM -11:30 AM
Afternoons:    12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
All Day:           8:00 AM -5:30 PM
Lead Facts for Families - Prevention Classes  

Head Start - 61st Street
2354 S. 61st St., West Allis (53214)
(414) 541-6091

Head Start - 78th Street
7833 W. Capitol Drive (53222)
(414) 616-5000

Head Start - Capitol
5305 W. Capitol Drive (53216)
(414) 442-5868

Head Start - Cudahy
5885 S. Packard Ave., Cudahy (53110)
(414) 482-0101

Head Start - 102nd Street
10232 W. Fond du Lac Avenue (53224)
(414) 353-1680

Head Start - Green Tree
3744 W. Green Tree Road (53209)
(414) 228-8250

Head Start - Johnson Square
2430 W. Wells Street (53233)
(414) 937-3940

Head Start - North
606 W. Concordia Avenue (53212)
(414) 562-8600

Head Start - South
1000 S. Layton Blvd. (53215)
(414) 383-4004

Head Start - West Allis
1230 S. 61st St., West Allis (53214)
(414) 453-5700
  Head Start Income Guidelines
To be eligible for the SDC Head Start Program, a child must be 3-5 years of age, live in Milwaukee County and meet the program's low-income eligibility guidelines. This includes children with disabilities when Head Start is an appropriate placement.		  
As of June 2008
FAMILY SIZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INCOME
$10,400
$14,000
$17,600
$21,200
$24,800
$28,400
$32,000
$35,600
 
For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,600 for each additional member. (We serve some over-income families.)

Volunteer with Head Start!

Delegates

Council for the Spanish Speaking
Main Office – 384-5122
1638 S. 37th St. 53215

Guadalupe Loyola
1645 S. 36th St.  53215
384-9830

Guadalupe North
2611 N. Weil St. 53212
263-4522

Guadalupe South
239 W. Washington St. 53204
384-8260
 
Urban Day 1
1441 N. 24th St. 53205
937-8400

Urban Day 11
3774 N 12th St 53206
263-2781

Day Care Services for Children
Main Office
4221 N 35th St 53216
871-8500

Baird
2210 W Beecher St. 53215
645-2003

Hillside
1451 N. 6th St. 53212
291-9838

Parklawn
4310 N. 46th 53218
445-3116

Parklawn 11
4455 W. Congress 53218
873-9781

Ninety First Street
8842 N. 91st 53225

Virginia
647 W. Virginia St. 53204
224-6160

Northcott Neighborhood House
Main Office
Northcott Center
2460 N. 6th St. 53212
372-3770

Fond du Lac Center
3601 W. Fond du Lac 53216
444-3640

Lisbon Center
3711 W. Lisbon Ave. 53208
933-9961

Next Door Foundation
2545 N. 29th 53210
562-2929

Contact
For more information please call (414)906-2777.

 

Revised January 27, 2009