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 The
mission of Urban Strategies Head Start is
to provide a comprehensive early childhood education to
as many children as possible. Our purpose is to educate
the children and empower the parents to be advocate for
themselves and their children; to be positive role models,
and become successful members of society.
We are committed to provide quality education and supportive
services to children and families. A team of caring professionals
with diverse educational and human services backgrounds
carries out this commitment.
OUR
HISTORY
 Urban Strategies Head Start was originated
in 1982 by Urban Strategies, Inc., a not-for-profit community-based
organization. The program began operation in 1982 with
78 children and their families, initially, at 1405 Bushwick
Avenue. The idea for the opening of a Head Start program
was inspired by the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm
The program was moved to current location after Urban
Strategies, Inc. took over the NAACP Day Care Center
which was located at 1091 Sutter Avenue. Since
its inception, Urban Strategies Head Start has served
about 3,500 children and families.
OVERVIEW
Urban Strategies Head Start is a not-for-profit
child care agency serving low income families and children
of the East New York area of Brooklyn. Our program provides
quality and comprehensive early childhood education to
children ages 3-5.
The program also provides the following services: Health,
Nutrition, Parent Involvement,
Social Services, Disability Services, Safety and Family
Literacy program.
In coordination with Board of Education District 19,
it also offers Universal Pre-kindergarten program to
4-5 year old children. It coordinates with the Committee
on Preschool Special Education in addressing the needs
of children with disability. The program tops other community
and outreach resources to address and enhance services
to the children.
The
Impact of Head Start
 The program has led in efforts to improve the cognitive
abilities of young children. Research has shown that
Head Start children score higher than comparable non-Head
Start children in preschool achievement tests that measure
these abilities. Studies also show that Head Start children
perform equal to or better than their peers when they
enter regular school and there are few grade retentions
and special class placements. Direct involvement of parents
in Head Start planning and policy-making has given families
a greater role in the development of their children.
  
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294 Sumpter Street
URBAN STRATEGIES, INC.
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Tel: (718) 919-3600
Fax: (718) 919-2140
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HEAD START
1091 Sutter Ave.
Brooklyn , NY 11208
TELEPHONE:
(718) 235-6151/58
FAX #:
(718) 235-2206
PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
ANNA BELLE RODRIGUEZ
EDUCATION DIRECTOR:
MA. EMMA PABUALAN |
Organization
and Volunteers Help Head Start
Over
the years, volunteers have played an important part
in our Head Start program. High school and college
students, parents of Head Start children, homemakers,
retired senior citizens – all kinds of people have
offered their much needed help to the program.
Volunteers
assist in the classroom; help in the preparation
of meals; assist in the supervision of
children on field trips and visits to the community;
conduct workshops and training for the parents; help
renovate and decorate the center; and help recruit
children to the program.
Community
organizations help provide a wide array of services
to the program including medical and
dental examinations. These services and the time
spent by volunteers go toward 20% non-federal share
of the budget.
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