Partnership Programs






		Partnership Program Design Kansas Early Head Start offers children and families comprehensive services through weekly home visits and/or child care. Parents are partners in Early Head Start. Child Start, Inc.'s Birth to Five Early Childhood Program provides opportunities for parents to enhance their parenting skills, knowledge, and understanding of the educational and developmental needs of their children. KEHS offers parents opportunities for their own growth and support in identifying and meeting goals. KEHS is a quality initiative that requires KEHS grantees to partner with community child care providers. Child care may also be provided in a center based infant/toddler classroom operated by the Early Head Start grantee. KEHS programs may provide quality training to child care providers who partner with them. Child care providers may receive training for a Child Development Associate, (CDA), or higher education. Impact of Partnerships on the Community When community licensed childcare providers partner with Kansas Early Head Start, the results are good for the community, the children, and their families. Licensed childcare providers enter into a contractual agreement with KEHS to allow a set number of child care slots for Early Head Start children, ranging in age from birth to three years. The licensed childcare providers agree to adhear to Head Start performance standards and in return are provided with funds to help with their classrooms, staff training, and educational materials; as funding allows. The program focuses on a child's safety, health, and development, as well as providing parents with immunization information, parenting and discipline techniques, and connections to community resources. To learn more about our partnership opportunities, contact 316-682-1853 and ask to speak with a Kansas Early Head Start Specialist.