To qualify for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program, applicants must:

• live in Crook or Deschutes county
• be between the ages of 0 and 5 or prenatal

Applicants may be prioritized for enrollment when:

• The child is in foster care
• The household receives an ongoing cash assistance Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) grant
• The family receives the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• A family member in the household is supported by the income of parents or guardians who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• The applicant lacks a regular fixed adequate nighttime residence, and meets the definition of homeless children or unaccompanied youth in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
• The child has a disability and qualifies for Early Childhood Special Education
• The household’s gross annual income, minus housing expenses, does not exceed 100% of the federal poverty guidelines

If you have any questions or want help determining if Head Start is right for you, we can help! Contact Dawn Adams at 541-323-6543 or dawna@neighborimpact.org

In the home-visiting program from pre-birth to age 3, early childhood professionals offer flexible scheduling at a time that works for you, delivering services in the comfort of your home.

Classrooms for children ages 2-3 offer full-day enrollment, while classrooms for children ages 3-5 offer both half-day and full-day enrollment. Availability may vary based on location. Full-day classes typically begin between 8:00 am and 8:45 am and end between 3 and 4. Half day options generally go from 8:00am-12:00pm and from 12:15pm to 4:00pm. For more details about the schedules currently available nearest you, submit an interest form or give us a call today!

One thing that makes Head Start unique is our commitment to providing children and families with comprehensive services to support children’s educational development. As part of these services, NeighborImpact Head Start and Early Head Start promote children’s well-being by providing high-quality health screenings through trained staff and community partnerships.

Health screenings include hearing and vision screenings, growth assessments provided by Deschutes County WIC, and dental screenings provided by Advantage Dental.

Last year, the health services team, in conjunction with our community partners, completed 2,531 health screenings. As a result of these screenings, seven children were referred for hearing concerns, 160 children were found to have vision impairments, and 116 children were identified as having dental needs.

Screenings that identify concerns receive referrals for formal evaluations and assistance connecting with community health providers. Through high-quality health screenings and strong community partnerships, our health team is helping to ensure every child is ready and able to be successful in their educational future!

Family engagement is a collaborative and strengths-based process in which staff, families, and children build positive and goal-oriented relationships. In NeighborImpact Head Start, our staff work with families to promote positive parent-child relationships, overall family well-being, and healthy child development.

The Family Partnership process honors and supports the strengths and opportunities for growth in each family. Additionally, we provide opportunities for families to connect with fun family engagement events including Family Nights, Socializations, family engagement committee events, and more!

School readiness is best supported when the family is supported as a whole. In our program, we view parents and other family members as their child’s first and most vital teacher. Families who are involved in their child’s education, who are connected to their community, are safe and healthy, are actively engaged in their child’s transitions, and act as leaders and advocates for their family and in their community have more positive outcomes for their children in terms of success in school and life.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Non-discrimination statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: Filing a Program Complaint as a USDA Customer webpage, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 Complaint form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
   program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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