Head Start of Greater Dallas > Early Childhood Programs

Head Start uses family partnership agreements to record family needs, establish objectives and measure progress toward meeting the objectives. The Head Start Electronic Information System to track referrals and services received.

Family needs. Parents are given access to community resources in areas such as emergency assistance, educational opportunities, parenting classes, employment training and counseling. All members of a household, or any member considered to be an integral part of the family’s development, is included.

Staff particularly encourage fathers and other men in the child’s life to become involved and embrace education for the whole family.

Infants and toddlers. The Early Head Start program, consists of two sites that serve 98 infants, toddlers and pregnant women.

Homeless children and families. A partnership with Vogel Alcove was established in 2005 to address the needs of homeless families with children.

Family-centered substance abuse prevention. Substance abuse staff provide intervention and referral to substance abuse treatment, and support for affected family members.

Staff offer training on such topics as parenting, substance abuse prevention, grandparents raising grandchildren, internet safety, domestic violence, child abuse, stress management, conflict resolution and alcohol/drug abuse.

If you would like to learn more about our social services, please email Cora Jackson, Family Advocate Resource Associate or call 972-283-6458.

If you would like to learn more about our substance abuse prevention programs, please email Judy Purcell, Substance Abuse Resource Associate or call 972-283-6461.