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CAT’s Mission & Vision
Connecting people with the resources they need to care for themselves and their families.
- A Closer Look at CAT’s SRO Homes: Real Support, Real ProgressFrom just four rooms to nine in under a year, CAT’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program has expanded across three houses—more than doubling our capacity to support single adults. These homes are filling a critical gap in the housing system, offering individuals a stable place to land, regroup, and take their next steps forward.
- Honoring Joyce Ervin: A Leader Who Changed Lives for 49 YearsJoyce Ervin is not one to seek attention or applause. Throughout her 49 years of service to children and families in our community, she has quietly led with compassion, determination, and a deep belief in the mission of Head Start. But as she steps into retirement,… Read more: Honoring Joyce Ervin: A Leader Who Changed Lives for 49 Years

CAT is Hiring!
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Join our team as a Home Visitor with Columbia County Healthy Start! This role involves working closely with new birth families to provide intensive home visiting services, supporting healthy child development, nurturing family relationships, and preventing child abuse and neglect. If you’re passionate about early childhood development, family support, and making a difference in your… View Job Description >
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Please visit Head Start’s Career Opportunities page: https://nworheadstart.org/career-opportunities to explore the latest job openings and learn more about each role View Job Description >
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