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	Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. provides:
High Quality family-centered child development programs.
Strong Partnerships with families
Leadership and Advocacy within the community for the healthy development of all young children.

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Head Start provides comprehensive services to child and families

Education

Developmental Screens must be completed on all children within the first 45 days of enrollment. This agency uses Brigance Preschool Screen II published by Curriculum Associates for 3-4 year old children and Ages and Stages Questionnairepublished by Brooks for birth to three-year-old children.

An identified curriculum must be implemented. This agency uses: Creative Curriculum by Diane Trister Dodge published by Teaching Strategies for center based programming and Parents as Teachers from the Parents as Teachers National Center for the Home Based programming.

The agency must assess progress for participants. This agency uses: Work Sampling (3-5) and OUNCE (birth to three) published by Pearson Early Learning. This agency assess 3-4 year old children three times a year gathering a baseline in the fall a midline in Dec and a spring assessment. The OUNCE program assesses birth to three year children according to their age but no less than twice a year.

Health Services

Health services are provided for every child enrolled with this agency. Black Hawk Health Department is the contractor for the service delivery. Every child must be up to date on immunizations, have a current physical examination, have a current dental examination and have an identified medical and dental home. Individual health plans are written for children with special medical conditions requiring attention by trained personnel.

Family Services

Parents are identified as the child’s first and best teacher. Every family is encouraged to complete a Family Partnership Agreement. Family members are assisted with identifying their strengths, needs, interests and problem solving. The Family Worker meets with the family to assist in the goal setting process for the parents and their children and helps the family monitor their progress in achieving their goals. The building of rapport between staff and families allows them to share with and learn from each other. Families are provided information regarding community resources, services to pregnant women and the importance of parent involvement. Staff make referrals for families as needs are discussed.

USDA Notice

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).

Iowa Notice

It is the policy of Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc. not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by Tri-County Child and Family Development Council, Inc., please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-231-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index/html

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