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	Parent volunteers enrich our program* *Plus parent volunteers contribute in-kind. Head Start is an 80%-20% matching program. The federal government matches what we raise locally in in-kind.	PARENT INFORMATION Head Start helps empower parents to connect with agencies to see that their family’s needs are met.  Then parents are encouraged to volunteer and get involved in their children’s lives. If you know of other helpful sights, please email the web builder. Thanks! How to Enroll Your Child in Head Start Power of Attorney document This is the legal document that a parent needs to fill out if their child will be staying with another person. The POA can enroll a child in Head Start, take the child to the doctor, etc. In fact, except for enrolling a child in public schools, adoption and consent for marriage, this covers most legal situations. The parent can revoke the POA at any time. Parent Handbook Information each parent is given when they enroll their child into Head Start Licensing Rules for Child Day Care Centers All EMAA Head Start sites are licensed through the state of Missouri. Click above to read a copy of the regulations—or ask to see a copy at a Head Start center. Disabilities Missouri Parents ACT (MPACT): This excellent site can help you if you have a question about your child’s disability or about the IEP. In addition, they have links on their web site to address many disability questions, for adults as well as children. Parent Follow-Up on IEP Process: This one page handout will help you understand the process that your child goes through when trying to receive disability services. We adapted it from the MO Dept. of Elem. & Secondary Education’s disabilities information, with the help from MPACT and an EMAA parent. Procedural Safeguards: Click here for a copy of your rights and protections if your child has or is trying to obtain an IEP. The school will give you a copy of these, or you can obtain a copy here. Ask your Family Advocate to explain this to you if you want more information. Parent Renee Bertrand shares her experience working with both Head Start and the school to best meet the needs of her child with a disability. Copies of Information Teachers Share with Parents New Beginnings Developmental Benchmarks Part 1, Reading to Your Child Reading homework Part 2, Learning to Write Part 2, Stages of Children’s Art The Basics of Creative Curriculum Part 3, Talking with Your Child EMAA Head Start Parent Ideas Ways to change your child’s behavior (and your own) Ways Your Child Continues Learning Over the Summer by Having FUN! More Parent Information Discipline This excellent web page has helpful ideas for at home. On the right column are three very helpful handouts that can be printed out. They are: Tips for effective discipline Discipline strategies appropriate for young children. Tips for responding to challenging behavior.
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