Discussion and possible action to approve the 2019 Webb County Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care Partnership Program's Community Assessment.
Issue: In accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302:11; Determining community strengths, needs and resources, in order to design a program that meets community needs and builds on strengths and resources, a program must conduct a Community Assessment at least once over the five-year grant period. The Community Assessment must use data that describes community strengths, needs, and resources and include, at a minimum:
Solution: Review and approve the 2019 Community Assessment.
Result: The Head Start, Early Head Start, and Child Care Partnership Programs will be in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Background:
This Community Assessment presents an overview of the current community conditions for Webb County Commissioner’s Head Start and Early Head Start within the designated service area. This assessment is to be used to aid in identifying the needs of low-income children and families in Webb County. It is also utilized to develop goals and objectives for program and strategic planning.