# MHCC HeadStart > Early Childhood Family Services ## Posts - [MHCC Head Start Celebrates Half a Century with the Community](https://mhccheadstart.org/mhcc-head-start-celebrates-half-a-century-with-the-community/): Thank you for celebrating the MHCC Head Start’s 50th anniversary with us on Saturday, May 3rd! To read the complete article highlighting our celebration please visit: https://www.theoutlookonline.com/lifestyle/mt-hood-community-college-celebrates-50-years-head-start/article_56c4074b-7dd0-433f-8e87-6efbda244ed6.htmlrd,  - [Head Start partners with Multnomah County volunteer program](https://mhccheadstart.org/head-start-partners-with-multnomah-county-volunteer-program/): Recently KGW8 shared a touching story about our site, MHCC Head Start Preschool- Sunrise Center. Read the complete article here: Seniors, preschoolers flourish in Multnomah County’s Foster Grandparent Program | kgw.com   - [Resilience: Stories of Triumph](https://mhccheadstart.org/resilience-stories-of-triumph/): This Head Start Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the resilience and triumph of our Head Start alumni. Kaela Davison, lead teacher at Knott Center, is the second of the series. Thank you Kaela for sharing your story about pursuing higher education, a career as a leader in early childhood education, and a better future for your daughter.     Click here to read the whole story on the National Head Start Website - [Quote slider](https://mhccheadstart.org/quote-slider/) - [Honoring Our Friend, Jean](https://mhccheadstart.org/honoring-our-friend-jean/): Colleagues, It is with sadness that I share with you the passing of former colleague Jean Wagner. She passed on June 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean started working at MHCC in 1979 as a Family Worker Coordinator with our Head Start program, and served as the Executive Director of Head Start/Early Head Start from 1994 to 2015. She retired in 2015 and stayed on in a part-time capacity through 2018, supporting the program she built. She was remembered fondly: She was a pioneer for the Head Start program who helped to keep in going over the […] - [Families fish for free in Fairview on June 3](https://mhccheadstart.org/families-fish-for-free-in-fairview-on-june-3/): We partnered with the city of Fairview to host Salish Ponds Wetland Park. Read more here. - [Only 900 Spots Remain at this free, family-centered Head Start program](https://mhccheadstart.org/only-900-spots-remain-at-this-free-family-centered-head-start-program/): Our Family Services Manager has a conversation with the Oregonian about our program and wraparound services. Click here to read the whole article. The Oregonian / July 02, 2021 - [Community groups host block party to address gun violence](https://mhccheadstart.org/community-groups-host-block-party-in-hazelwood-neighborhood-to-address-gun-violence/): Our Family Services team partners with the community to host a block party in Hazelwood neighborhood to address gun violence. Read the complete article here. Idaho News / September 17th 2022 - [Testimony - Samantha Meza-Gomez](https://mhccheadstart.org/testimony-samantha-meza-gomez/): My name is Samantha Meza- Gomez. I am 25 years old and a mother to a boy named Prince, who is about to turn five years old soon. I have been privileged to further my job experience and education through MHCC Head start. I have been able to move up positions throughout the past few years thanks to the knowledge and experience I have gained working for Head Start. I am now the Administrative Assistant for the MHCC Head start Enrollment Department. I am honored to be part of a Head Start organization dedicated to changing lives, improving our community, […] - [Testimony - Amanda Capp](https://mhccheadstart.org/testimony-amanda-capp/): Q: How has your overall experience with the program been, as a parent and as team member? A: I found MHCC Head Start when my oldest was preschool age and our family needed child care. Once we were enrolled into the program it was easy to get engaged in all the opportunities that are offered for families and parents. The mission statement: “Increasing the success of children and families by building on strengths,” was shown to me as a value of everyone who’s involved in the program and something that I desired to be a part of. Now, while my […] ## Pages - [Ticket Details](https://mhccheadstart.org/ticket-details/) - [Ticket Receipt](https://mhccheadstart.org/ticket-receipt/) - [Practice Slider](https://mhccheadstart.org/practice-slider/): This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: - [Harvest For Healthy Kids](https://mhccheadstart.org/harvest-for-healthy-kids/): A Farm to Preschool Curriculum Recipes Will Be Available for Download Soon! Activity Kits Research Acknowledgements Recipes Subscribe Activity Kits Harvest for Healthy Kids gives you everything you need to inspire children with fresh food grown close to home. Download our free activity kits developed by teachers and childcare providers and join us in helping a new generation thrive. Each Kit Includes: Activity Plans Picture Cards Teacher Bites Newsletter Family Newsletter Recipes Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Download PDF Research Harvest […] - [Contact Us](https://mhccheadstart.org/contact-us/): Box 1 We are waiting for your Message! Leave your message below or give us a call. We are here for you, let us know how we can help! MHCC Head Start Administrative Office 503 491-6111 10100 NE Prescott St Portland, OR 97220 Connect With Us 503.491.6111 @mhccheadstart @mhccheadstart @HeadMhcc @mhccheadstartearlyheadstart Find Us - [Jobs](https://mhccheadstart.org/job-openings/): [awsmjobs] - [Careers](https://mhccheadstart.org/jobs-2/) - [Jobs](https://mhccheadstart.org/jobs/): [easyjobs] - [Head Start in the News](https://mhccheadstart.org/head-start-in-the-news/) - [Head Start Buzz](https://mhccheadstart.org/head-start-buzz/) - [Donate](https://mhccheadstart.org/donate/): Thank you for your continued support! Help us increase capacity and better serve the children and their families in our community. Follow the instructions below to support MHCC Head Start & Early Head Start programs. Your Support Makes the Difference! Donate Now Add the amount you would like to donate. Select Head Start Fund from the Program drop-down menu. Click Add to Cart in the bottom right corner. Click Checkout in the bottom right corner. Click Continue in the bottom right corner. Add your information and complete your donation. Please copy/paste the following link if you prefer to use the […] - [Careers](https://mhccheadstart.org/careers/): Thank you for your interest in working with us! OUR PASSIONS: Children’s education Family wellness Building community Equal opportunities 32% of our staff were former Children/Parents, or are current Parents of the MHCC Head Start & Early Head Start programs OUR TEAM: Compassionate Creative Proactive Supportive Find your next job at MHCC Head Start Together, we can give every child a head start in life, check out our Job Openings and apply now! Benefits and Compensation All non-management MHCC Head Start Employees are union represented through Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 603. As part of the Child Development and Family […] - [Latest News](https://mhccheadstart.org/latest-news/): Head Start Buzz Head Start in the News - [USDA Non-Discrimination Statement](https://mhccheadstart.org/usda-nondiscrimination-statement/): In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) […] - [Equity Statement ](https://mhccheadstart.org/equity-statement/): We are dedicated to exploring, celebrating, and learning about all members of our community. The concept of equity goes beyond formal equality, where all children and families are treated the same, to fostering a barrier- free environment where all children and families, regardless of their race, class or other personal characteristics such as color, religion, national origin, age, economic status, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, pregnancy status, marital status, physical appearance, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person experiencing a disability, have the opportunity to […] - [Resources](https://mhccheadstart.org/resources/): Community Resources If you are a parent looking for housing, food, medical, mental health, legal services, experiencing an undesirable situation, or need help applying to different social services and government benefits, contact your Family Worker. They can help you navigate systems and support you during these times. Do you want to look on your own? Check the following sites: 211 211 is everyone’s front door to information on more than 7,000 nonprofit, government and faith-based health and social services programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Street Roots The Street Roots Rose City Resource is the most comprehensive guide and updated […] - [Free Child Care](https://mhccheadstart.org/free-child-care/): Free Child Care is Within Reach Let us help you find the free childcare program with home visiting and wraparound services, including health, social and educational supports, that fits your family’s needs and schedule. Home-Based Program: For pregnant mothers and children 0-3 years old Provides weekly 90-min visits with a child care provider Focused on connecting with little ones and parenting skills Preschool: For children 2-5 years old Ranges from 3.5-7 hours per day Learn-by-playing approach builds social and emotional development Full-Day Child Care: For children ages 6 months to 5 years old Ranges from 8.5-10 hours per day Offers […] - [Event Calendar](https://mhccheadstart.org/event-calendar/): Find out about our scheduled program closures and Holidays, Policy Committee meetings, and other events related to the Head Start program. - [Policy Council](https://mhccheadstart.org/policy-council/) - [Annual Reports](https://mhccheadstart.org/annual-reports/) - [Our History](https://mhccheadstart.org/our-history/) - [Make a Referral](https://mhccheadstart.org/make-a-referral/): [depicter id=”1″]       Programs and Eligibility Programs Eligibility Locations Resources Get Started Today Apply NowDonate [depicter id=”35″] - [Our Locations](https://mhccheadstart.org/our-locations/) - [Eligibility Criteria](https://mhccheadstart.org/eligibility-criteria/): [depicter id=”1″]       Programs and Eligibility Programs Eligibility Locations Resources Get Started Today Apply NowDonate [depicter id=”35″] - [Program Options](https://mhccheadstart.org/program-options/): Mt. Hood Community College Head Start and Early Head Start serves low-income families with young children who live East Multnomah County, in the Parkrose, David Douglas, Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Corbett school districts. Special programs are available for working parents and parents who are students at Mt. Hood Community College. Home Based Program: For pregnant parents and children 0-3 years old Provides weekly, 90-minute visits with a family support specialist Focuses on child development activities and parenting skills Twice a month group socialization with other children and families in the program. Assigned Family Worker to support parent education, parent-child activities, […] - [Growing Stronger Families](https://mhccheadstart.org/growing-stronger-families/) - [Our Services](https://mhccheadstart.org/our-services/): Program Options Mt. Hood Community College Head Start and Early Head Start serves low-income families with young children who live East Multnomah County, in the Parkrose, David Douglas, Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Corbett school districts. Special programs are available for working parents and parents who are students at Mt. Hood Community College. Head Start Part Day, Part Year: For children 3-5 years old 3.5 hour classrooms, Monday – Thursday (4 days a week) Classroom open from September to June Learn-by-playing approach to building social and emotional development Structured classroom time including group time, free choice time, and daily time spent […] - [Reporting Abuse](https://mhccheadstart.org/reporting-abuse/): If you think someone is being hurt or is in danger, call 911 immediately If you suspect a kid or adult is being abused or neglected and want to report on unsafe behavior, contact the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – 1-855-503-SAFE (7233). Click here for more information on how to report child abuse. - [Your Education](https://mhccheadstart.org/your-education/): MHCC is ready to help you reach your goals, whether it is earning your GED®, improving your basic skills, learning or improving your English to enter college or the workplace, or starting your educational endeavors. For more information about the Adult Basic Skills department contact: Main Gresham campus: Cecilia Pelayo 503-491-7333 (English) 503-491-7675 (Español) Maywood Park campus: Rosalba Fuentes 503-491-6100 (English) 503-491-6102 (Español) Contac the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to get guidance on class selection, degree requirements identification, and developing your long-term educational plans Phone: 503-491-7315 Email: advising.questions@mhcc.edu - [Work Now](https://mhccheadstart.org/job-opportunities/): Did you know that %___ of our staff were either former head start children/parents or are current parents? At our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, we believe that children’s success starts at home, within their families. Our team is a group of individuals who are passionate about: Early childhood education Serving our community Teaching skills for life Inclusion and equality If you are a creative and compassionate person, who likes to help others, and would like to help children and families build a brighter future, MHCC Head Start is the place for you! Find your next job at […] - [Community Resources](https://mhccheadstart.org/community-resources/): If you are looking for housing, food, medical, legal, or other social services, or need help applying for benefits, contact your Family Worker to get support. You can also look for different resources by contacting: 211 Street Roots OregONEligibility For other childcare, child development, and wellness related resources, contact: CCRR Women, Infants, and Children WIC MultCo Library Any other sites parents could visit, for activities with their children? - [Our Impact](https://mhccheadstart.org/our-impact/): Program Highlights MHCC Head Start Program serves children from birth to age five. Priority is given to children and families with high needs including foster children and families experiencing housing insecurity. The program provides both classroom-based programs and home visiting programs. 36M+ families served throughout the history of Head Start 37% of Kids speak English as their second language 32% of our employees were enrolled in our program as children, or are current parents Fiscal Year 2021 – 2022 971 children served in East Multnomah County 7% foster children served 20% children experiencing houselessness served 64k+ meals served in our […] - [About Us](https://mhccheadstart.org/about-us/): Program Overview Our Mission: Our program provides education, health, and social services in East Multnomah County, honoring family as a child’s most important teacher and advocate. What We Do: The Child Development and Family Support (CDFS) Programs, from Mt. Hood Community college, provide services to expectant parents and families of children aged birth to 5 who are low income or meet eligibility requirements. Eligibility is based on the household’s income with the intention of supporting children and families with higher needs, including foster children and families experiencing houselessness. Families must live in East Multnomah County. Our Head Start and Early […] - [Apply Now](https://mhccheadstart.org/apply-now/): Eligibility Criteria Mt. Hood Community College Head Start and Early Head Start serves low-income families with young children who live East Multnomah County, in the Parkrose, David Douglas, Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Corbett school districts. Special programs are available for working parents and parents who are students at Mt. Hood Community College. The Families or individuals who are eligible: Are pregnant or have children under 5 years old by September 1st and Receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or Are houseless or experiencing housing instability, or Have an […] - [Program Overview](https://mhccheadstart.org/prog-over/): Home Based Program For pregnant parents and children 0-3 years old Provides weekly, 90-minute visits with a family support specialist Focuses on child development activities and parenting skills Twice a month group socialization with other children and families in the program Assigned Family Worker to support parent education, parent-child activities, health screenings, and resources Preschool For children 3-5 years old Ranges from 3.5-7 hours per day Learn-by-playing approach builds social and emotional development Structured classroom time including group time, free choice time, and daily time spent outside Assigned Family Worker to support parent education, parent-child activities, health screenings, and resources […] - [Privacy Policy](https://mhccheadstart.org/privacy-policy/): This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices for (mhccheadstart.org). This privacy policy applies solely to information collected by this web site. It will notify you of the following: What personally identifiable information is collected from you through the web site, how it is used and with whom it may be shared. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information. How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information. Information Collection, Use, and Sharing We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. […] - [](https://mhccheadstart.org/): Get Started Today Start Now Donate Careers Programs and Eligibility Programs Eligibility Locations Resources EVENT Calendar Find out about our scheduled program closures and Holidays, Policy Committee meetings, and other events related to the Head Start program. Our Locations Mt. Hood Community College Head Start and Early Head Start programs serve families who live in East Multnomah County, in the Parkrose, David Douglas, Centennial, Gresham-Barlow, Reynolds and Corbett school districts. To learn more about a specific location, click on the colored location icons below! Use your mouse to click and drag the map and use your scroll function to zoom […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)