CSI Head Start/Early Head Start

Huge shoutout to JP’s Sugar Rush for donating 150 amazing cookies to all of our staff and teachers last Friday! They were the cutest, yummiest cookies ever!

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On Friday, July 14th, we had an All-Staff retreat at the Idaho Power park in Twin Falls. We got together, played games, kayaked, laughed and celebrated Leslie on her retirement! Here are some pics of the fun we had 🎉🎉

We are enrolling! Please check out our website www.csiheadstart.com for more info and apply today!

Wondering if your family qualifies for Head Start programs? Visit the ECKLC for the Poverty Guidelines to see if your family qualifies. Together, let's unlock a successful future for your little ones!

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We are actively enrolling! If you're interested in early childhood education services for 0-5 yr old's, check us out and apply at www.csiheadstart.com We have centers in 9 locations in South Central Idaho. Please share this post and pass the word to young families!

We celebrate by honoring the legacy of those who fought for justice and equity. By recognizing this important holiday, Head Start programs continue to create an environment where all children can thrive!

Happy Father’s Day to all those deserving dads out there! ❤️

Male family members and father figures serve key roles in the healthy development of their children and families, and have much to add to their Head Start communities.

Learn more about how to support Head Start fathers and male caregivers: https://buff.ly/3tOHFet

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Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we honor the symbol of our nation's strength, unity, and resilience—the American flag! As the fire department serving our community, we proudly salute the stars and stripes representing our shared values and freedoms.

Helping your child recognize and name how they feel can help them better express their feelings, and this can make a big difference in their behavior. Discover how to help your child handle and recognize their emotions with these helpful tips!

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Do you want your children to have good focus, energy, attention, and decision-making? Of course, you do! Join this FREE online seminar called "Helping Kids Develop and Maintain Healthy Bodies for Stronger Minds". You'll learn about the 9 food rules for mentally strong kids, how physical activity helps brains, bodies, and mind be stronger, why sleep is so important, strategies to help kids cope with stress and so much more. Join us on June 1st at either 10AM, 2PM or 5PM. Click on the link to learn more.
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The Twin Falls crew had a lunch + team building event today at 2nd Street Market!

Thanks Lincoln County for hosting the Little Wood Head Start class!

It was a very special day honoring our retirees at the Minidoka center. Bonnie and Dolores, we will miss you dearly, but best wishes for a wonderful retirement! 🎉❤️💐

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From sharing information on developmental milestones, to facilitating critical health services & offering job training opportunities, for 58 years has helped transform the lives of MORE than 37 million children and their families nationwide.
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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! ❤️ We so appreciate our Teachers and can’t thank them enough for their service to children and families in South Central Idaho!!

In honor of , we celebrate the superheroes of the Heart Start classroom —teachers!

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We ❤️ and Appreciate Our Home Visitors!!! Thank you for all you do 😊

So proud and excited for our 2023 CSI graduates!!! 👩‍🎓🤩

Raising Strong and Capable Kids When your child grows to be mentally strong, confident, resilient, and responsible, you’ll be so happy you made the effort.

So many reasons to be the best role model!
Love this visual reminder 👌🏽
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Week of the Young Child in Idaho😀😊

Next week is Week of the Young Child! Join us to celebrate early learning in Idaho. Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children is excited to partner with Boise Co-op, Columbia Sportswear, and Ada Community Library next week. Don't miss out on the fun!

Remember to play with your children next week! Happy St. Patty's Day 🍀 and Happy Spring Break! Back to classes on March 28th 😄

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The Admin office did their Wellness Event today, we made some fun signs!

Shout out to all of the wonderful Family Service Workers in our program! You are the beating heart of Head Start and Early Head Start at CSI! ❤️

It’s ! Thank social workers for their hard work, dedication, and endless support to their communities.

Congratulations to all of the IHSA award winners!

Congratulations Jan! 👏

Congratulations to Jan Williams, Idaho Head Start Association 2022 Head Start Hero! Jan's love for literacy and reading brought her to Head Start. In 2012, Jan provided enough funding for Friends of Children and Families, Inc. Head Start & Early Head Start to send each student home with a personal copy of Dr. Seuss' ABC book. Jan has provided funding that allows FOCAF to provide 10 books to each child in the Head Start and Early Head Start program each year since then. Hundreds of families have started their home libraries with the books provided by Jan. Jan's generosity has improved academic success, vocabulary development, and success for these children and their siblings throughout school and into adulthood. Thanks Jan.

CSI Head Start/EHS Policy Council parents and staff meeting with legislators and experiencing IHSA activities at the Idaho State Capitol today! Calista Jenson from Twin Falls and Rilee Giles from Power County Head Start met with Senator Melissa Wintrow from District 19 👏👏

CSI representing at the 2023 Idaho Head Start Association conference!

Congrats to Shagaye!

Congratulations to Shagaye Burbank, Idaho Head Start Association 2022 Teacher of the Year! Shagaye is a Lead Teacher for WICAP Community Collaborative in Caldwell and, like many staff members, Shagaye started her Head Start journey as a parent. Shagaye brings a special enthusiasm to the children and families she serves as well as to her colleagues. One of her colleagues said, "Shagaye can light up a room with her positive energy and her warm smile." Her students enjoy fresh vegetables because Shagaye created a garden plot at the center, they have more books to take home because Shagaye helped secure a $10,000 Kindergarten Readiness Grant, and they are ready for kindergarten because of Shagaye's close collaboration with the Caldwell School District. Thanks Shagaye.

Congrats to Neveah!

Congratulations to Neveah Elliston for winning the Idaho Head Start Association Alumni Scholarship. Neveah attended the North Idaho College Head Start Julian Bucher Early Learning Center in Bonners Ferry. She credits this time with giving her a love of learning. She's a high school senior with a 4.0 GPA and was selected Homecoming Queen by her classmates. Neveah has been very active with Future Famers of America and American Red Cross, dedicating hours to mentoring young girls. She plans to be the first person in her family to graduate from college. Niveah shared these thoughts with us, "I know that effort can impact your life so greatly that the sky becomes the limit. My goal in life is to truly make a positive impact in the world."

In case you missed it, our Executive Director Beth Oppeheimer wrote a column on the state of child care in Idaho and why we need solutions now for families and child care providers. To read and learn more go to: bit.ly/childcareinIdaho.

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Head Start programs are designed to provide comprehensive programming services to meet children and families emotional, social, health, nutritional and educational needs. All children enrolled in our programs are offered medical, dental, hearing, vision, and behavioral health screenings.

Contact us today to learn more about the health and wellness services available to eligible families.

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Happy 57th birthday Head Start! 🎉🎉

On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced the creation of Head Start. Since then, Head Start programs have been a source of education, health services, and stability in the lives of countless children and families.