Address:

101 Adams Street

Hinton, WV 25951

Hours:

Monday to Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Phone:
(304)466-6016

CASEWV Head Start services are designed with a "whole-family approach," recognizing that a child's success is deeply intertwined with the well-being and stability of their family. The core philosophy is to support not only the child's health, development, and school readiness, but also the family's physical and mental health, housing, and financial stability.

Here's how Head Start services are family-focused:

Parent and Family Engagement: Head Start works to build positive, ongoing, and goal-oriented relationships with families. They view parents and caregivers as a child's first and most important teachers. This engagement is a collaborative and strengths-based process, built on mutual respect. The program provides resources and opportunities for families to be involved in their child's learning and development, both in the classroom and at home.

Comprehensive Family Support: Head Start programs provide a wide range of support services tailored to the individual needs of each family.

Empowering Parents as Leaders: Head Start actively involves parents in the program's decision-making processes. Parents can serve on policy councils and committees, which have a significant role in determining how programs are run. This gives families a voice and makes them equal partners in the program.

Tailored to Community Needs: Head Start programs are designed at the local level to meet the specific needs of the families in their community. Programs may offer services in a variety of settings, such as center-based, home-based, or a combination of both, depending on what works best for the families they serve. Early Head Start, for example, provides services for pregnant women, infants, and toddlers, and often includes weekly home visits to support the child's development and the family's goals.

CASEWV provides daily bus transportation for children aged 3 to 5 who are enrolled in their Head Start program, ensuring they can get to and from their educational site. This service is a critical component of the program, helping to remove a common barrier to attendance for families in the community. The transportation is managed through a carefully planned system of either door-to-door pick-up or designated shared drop-off locations, which are determined based on the needs and safety of the children and families. A crucial aspect of this transportation service is a steadfast commitment to safety, which is why all children are secured with a three-point harness to ensure they are properly restrained and protected during transit.