TRI-COUNTY HEAD START
Our Goals
Our mission is to develop and provide quality, integrated, comprehensive early childhood development programs that offer a broad range of services and respond to the needs of eligible young children and their families for the purpose of preparing them for success in school and in life.
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Program Goals
TCHS developed 5 overarching program goals and incorporated objectives that recognized possible challenges, outlined activities to focus on, and identified expected outcomes and what tools will be used to measure the outcomes. Through ongoing data analysis and monitoring, staff assesses the progress made in reaching the goals and objectives throughout the program year.
- Financially-Sound Management Systems
TCHS will maintain structured, financially-sound management systems to support safe, high-quality, early learning programs.
- Support and Resources for Families with Highest Needs
TCHS will recruit, enroll, and serve families who are among the highest need; thus providing support, resources, and services that will help families achieve their goals.
- Preparing Children for School and Life
TCHS will develop school readiness goals that are appropriate for the ages and development of all enrolled children to ensure optimal academic and social progress for culturally diverse children and their families.
- Qualified and Nurturing Educators Make All the Difference
TCHS will create and maintain a culture that attracts and retains top talent with qualified and nurturing educators.
- Together Everyone Achieves More
TCHS will develop collaborative relationships with local agencies to provide services and resources to engage and support families in their pursuit of health and well-being.
