Head Start of Washington County Inc.
Head Start of Washington County Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH NURTURING EXPERIENCES, A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE SCHOOL READINESS. WE STRIVE TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
About
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS, SERVE CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5. THESE PROGRAMS SPECIALIZE IN A FAMILY APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCHOOL READINESS. OUR PROGRAM SERVED OVER 400 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS YEAR. HEAD START IS A MULTI- GENERATIONAL PROGRAM SERVING LOW INCOME OR OTHERWISE AT RISK CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN, AND FAMILIES. HEAD START AGENCIES ARE MANDATED TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF RISK FACTORS BY PROVIDING HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORTS, HEALTH, NUTRITION AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AS THE PRIMARY NURTURERS OF THEIR CHILDREN IS A HALLMARK OBJECTIVE OF THE HEAD START PROGRAM. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REQUIRE A HIGH STANDARD OF CARE AND OVERALL CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. CLASSROOM TEACHERS VISIT FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES TWICE PER SCHOOL YEAR. EVERY FAMILY IS ALSO ASSIGNED A FAMILY ADVOCATE TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY AND REACH GOALS RELATED TO PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES ARE LINKED TO ANY COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT CHILDREN MAKE SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN THEIR SCHOOL READINESS SCORES WITH INCREASED TIME IN A STRUCTURED CLASSROOM SETTING. IT IS ULTIMATELY THE GOAL OF HEAD START TO PROVIDE LONGER CLASS HOURS AND MORE LEARNING TIME FOR CHILDREN, PENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND SPACE TO DO SO. TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE OUR FUNDING, THE AGENCY IS REQUIRED TO RAISE A 25% MATCH TO ALL FEDERAL DOLLARS RECEIVED. AT OUR CURRENT FUNDING LEVEL THE 25% EQUATES TO 1,400,143 THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, COMPANY AND/OR FOUNDATION DONATIONS. CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANY SIZE ARE WELCOMED AND ALLOW US TO REACH OUR REQUIRED MATCH AND ENABLE US TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE FUTURE WE HUMBLY ASK FOR YOUR HELP TO CONTINUE SERVING THE NEEDIEST CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Dedicated to making a difference in our community through comprehensive child and family development services. our mission is to provide children with nurturing experiences, a strong foundation for developmental growth and opportunities to achieve school readiness. we strive to empower families to take an active role in their child's development and to reach their full potential.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Dedicated to making a difference in our community through comprehensive child and family development services. our mission is to provide children with nurturing experiences, a strong foundation for developmental growth and opportunities to achieve school readiness. we strive to empower families to take an active role in their child's development and to reach their full potential.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MD.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 325 WEST MEMORIAL BLVD, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 170 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$6,860.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1980.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $4,815,606 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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