About

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. is a private non-profit corporation that serves as the administrative entity for child and family development programs including Head Start, Family Literacy and Pre-K Counts. Although each of these programs may differ in some respects, each has our fundamental mission at its core which is to provide comprehensive services to children and families.

To operate these programs effectively our agency has established and maintains a number of dynamic collaborations with other community organizations, child care providers and school districts. Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. believes we are to be an integral part of our community where many agencies and service providers work together to identify needs, remove barriers and maximize our resources collectively to meet the needs of children and families.

Mission Statement

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. is dedicated to providing comprehensive education and health services to low-income children to insure they will be healthier and better prepared for success in school and life. We seek to promote family self-sufficiency by providing educational opportunities to parents and establishing family partnerships designed to build upon the strengths of each family. We are committed to collaborating effectively with schools and other social service agencies while being responsive to the changing needs of our communities.

Vision Statement

Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc. will continue to be a role model to other organizations in the provision of services to children and families. We will be a community leader in establishing and maintaining effective collaborations. We will strive to continually improve our program while identifying and responding to the changing needs of our communities.