CDCFC Head Start

Our Community Baby Shower was a beautiful day of support, education, and connection for expectant and new mothers throughout our community. 💕 Over 150 families had the opportunity to connect with local organizations and healthcare providers while receiving important resources focused on maternal health, infant wellness, mental health, nutrition, housing support, transportation assistance, breastfeeding education, WIC services, and safe sleep practices.

Health screenings were completed for all expectant and new mothers in attendance, helping families access preventative care and community-based support services that promote healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and positive outcomes for both mother and baby.

Families also received food, diaper bags, and essential baby items to help ease financial burdens and ensure they had the supplies needed to care for their little ones safely and confidently.

A huge thank you to all of our incredible community partners and vendors who helped make this event possible and to every family who joined us! Together, we are helping enrich the lives of children and families across our community. 💙

Sixty-one years ago, Head Start started as an 8-week summer program. Eight weeks. The idea was modest by design, a way to see if reaching kids early could make a difference.

It made a difference.

What grew from those first summers is now one of the longest-running early childhood programs in American history, serving families in cities, rural towns, tribal communities, and migrant farmworker camps alike. Forty million children and counting.

Today we mark 61 years — not just with pride, but with real gratitude for the teachers, family advocates, nurses, and parents who do this work every single day.

Be a part of the birthday celebration: https://go.nhsa.org/61

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing moms, grandmothers, bonus moms, caregivers, and mother figures in our CDCFC community! 💐

Thank you for the love, support, strength, and care you pour into your children each and every day. Your nurturing hearts help build confidence, kindness, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Today, we celebrate YOU and all that you do to enrich the lives of children and families. We hope your day is filled with love, joy, and special moments with those who matter most. 💕

Congratulations to the Worthington center for having the most In-Kind hours for our In-Kind Competition!!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to the heart of our classrooms 💙🍎

Today, we celebrate the incredible educators who inspire, nurture, and shape the future every single day. From teaching ABCs and 123s to building confidence, curiosity, and kindness—your impact goes far beyond the classroom.

At CDCFC Head Start, our teachers do more than educate—they empower children and families to thrive. Thank you for your patience, passion, and dedication to preparing our little learners for a bright future.

Join us in showing love to a teacher who’s made a difference!

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow!!

Our little learners are thriving! 🌟
We’re proud to share our latest Head Start & Early Head Start Outcomes Reports! From social-emotional growth to literacy and math skills, our children are meeting and exceeding age-level expectations every day. 📚✨

Do not forget to register for our upcoming Community Baby Shower on May 2nd from 11AM to 2PM! There will be community resources, free clothing, food, baby items, raffles, and more! You do not want to miss this! Register today with the link below!

Register Here
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S-mxZcNsfEGN7rvc8dTdq2CRbasmyFxDisrrTxBx63tUQTc1R0oySk5JV0ZYSE01U0FXWjZSRU9POC4u

Mobile Produce Markets at Columbus Parks & Recreation Centers are BACK! Stop by for FREE fruits and vegetables for your family.

🕑 Markets open at 2PM (while supplies last)
⏰ Arrive early—first come, first served!
🛍️ Receive up to a one-week supply based on your family size

Don’t miss out on this amazing resource! Visit https://columbusrecparks.com/wellness/food/mobile-produce-markets/ for more information!