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Head Start Preschool

A no-cost preschool program for children 3 – 5 years of age that will help to prepare them for school.

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Great Start Readiness Program

The Great Start Readiness Program provides many of the same services as Head Start for children 4 years of age.

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Attendance
Family Resources

Research shows that there is a direct correlation between a child’s success in school and regular attendance.

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Community Resources
Family Resources

NEMCSA believes that every child, adult, and family has the right to live in a safe, healthy, thriving community.

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Financial Guidance
Family Resources

 Money management is something everyone deals with. We have compiled some resources to help.

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Health & Safety
Family Resources

Good healthcare is important to your child's development. Head Start/Early Head Start/GSRP helps to ensure their health through the development of a healthcare program. 

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Infant and Toddler Resources
Family Resources

Did you know that every time you touch your child, a pathway develops in the child’s brain? You are your child’s first and best teacher! 

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Mathematics
Family Resources

Make sure your child is on track to succeed in mathematics and be the best student they can be. 

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Outdoor Exploration
Family Resources

Children love to use their imagination. Play is learning. Puddles become "oceans", branches become "forts" and stumps become "mountains". Outdoor play supports a healthy mind.

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Conscious Discipline
Family Resources

Learn about conscious discipline and how to teach emotional-regulation to your child. 

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Early Childhood Services Family Handbook
Family Resources

View the Early Childhood Safety Family Handbook

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Volunteer Handbook
Family Resources

Read the NEMCSA volunteer handbook and learn about more ways to volunteer outside of the classroom. 

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Family Advocacy Packet
Family Resources

Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the best way to advocate for your child.

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Parent Portal

Access the Parent Portal to record time in the classroom, connect your account with your child(ren), and more. 

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Head Start/GSRP Volunteer

Please don’t be shy! We need you! We will give you all the help you need! Just let us know what you would like to do to get started!!!

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Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council

Becoming a member of the Policy Council is a commitment, a chance for personal growth, and an opportunity to serve others.  It is a win-win situation for everyone!

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Early Childhood Services - FAQs

View frequently asked questions about our Early Childhood Services program. 

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Early Childhood Services - Annual Report

Read the NEMCSA Annual Report

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These materials were developed in part through grants awarded by the Office of Head Start and Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

This website is supported by Grant Number 05CH011635 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.